Chief Regional Compliance Officer

About the role

The Chief Regional Compliance Officer will lead anti‑money‑laundering efforts across multiple regional branches, ensuring that all operations adhere to the bank’s policies and regulatory requirements. This senior position works closely with branch managers and the risk department to maintain a high compliance rate.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary compliance officer to combat money laundering.
• Perform sample checks on account opening files and customer transactions to identify suspicious activity.
• Support branch managers in implementing new or updated policies, guidelines, procedures, and memos issued by head office.
• Communicate policy changes to branch staff and ensure understanding.
• Monitor implementation of policies to maintain a high compliance rate.
• Execute compliance testing programs assigned by the risk department.
• Report non‑compliance or breaches to the Compliance Department in a timely manner.
• Follow daily and monthly branch operation checklists from the On‑Site Operation Support Unit.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in on‑site/off‑site operation support, compliance, risk management, audit, or credit analysis.
• Strong understanding of business processes, product policies, and procedural guidelines.
• Excellent English communication skills (speaking, writing, listening).
• High professionalism, discretion, accountability, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently across the branch network.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Internet usage
• Khmer typing