One of our prestigious international clients is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Compliance Strategist to join their Compliance Team remotely from Sri Lanka.

The successful candidate will support local and international clients with customer due diligence, risk assessment, regulatory advisory, AML/CFT/CPF compliance, and other compliance-related assignments while working closely with senior compliance professionals and legal teams.

SALARY: Competitive and discussed during the recruitment process

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct customer due diligence by identifying and verifying KYC information and supporting documentation in line with applicable requirements.
• Perform sanctions, adverse-media, and risk-database screening against relevant international lists.
• Assess source of funds and source of wealth documentation and identify additional requirements where necessary.
• Analyse complex ownership structures, entities, and higher-risk customer profiles, including politically exposed persons.
• Prepare and maintain client risk assessments and conduct periodic compliance reviews.
• Support ongoing customer monitoring and risk management activities.
• Assist with business risk assessments and reviews of AML/CFT/CPF processes, controls, and procedures.
• Draft and update compliance manuals, policies, procedures, registers, and records.
• Research and communicate legal and regulatory developments in Mauritius and relevant international markets.
• Support regulatory applications, inspections, compliance visits, and responses to compliance-related queries.
• Assist in preparing and delivering compliance training for client personnel and internal teams.
• Provide compliance support to colleagues on other relevant assignments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential compliance records and documentation.
• Ensure all assigned work is completed accurately and within required deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Law, Law and Management, Finance with Law, or another relevant discipline from a recognised university.
• Recognised professional qualifications in AML/CFT/CPF or Compliance will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, risk management, legal services, financial services, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of FATF recommendations.
• Practical experience in customer due diligence, risk-based compliance, sanctions screening, record keeping, and regulatory research.
• Strong analytical, organisational, drafting, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and spoken English; French will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to receive, process, and implement professional feedback with a growth mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project requirements and virtual working environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proactive, dependable, discreet, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Remote working opportunity from Sri Lanka.
• International working exposure.
• Direct exposure to senior legal and compliance professionals.
• Opportunity to work on local and international compliance assignments.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Exposure to AML/CFT/CPF, regulatory compliance, and financial crime prevention.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote from Sri Lanka
• Department: Compliance Team
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mauritius Time
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• International recruitment opportunity
• Other terms and conditions as per company policy

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please forward your detailed CV to

Hotline / WhatsApp:

0777 833 575 | 0777 833 576

Office:

0117 387 882 | 0117 387 883

Applicants should submit their updated CV and a concise cover letter explaining their suitability for the role. Supporting educational and employment documents may be requested during the recruitment process.

Manpower Lanka Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

12A, Ridgeway Place, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.