The Islamic Bank of Afghanistan (IBA), one of the leading Islamic banking and financial institutions in Afghanistan, operates as a fully compliant banking organization in accordance with the Banking Law of Afghanistan and holds a valid license from Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB). Since 2009, the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan has been operating under the ownership of Azizi Group as a 100% subsidiary of Azizi Bank. Currently, IBA has expanded its presence across the country with 48 branches and 45 ATMs, supported by more than 800 highly qualified, trained, and experienced professionals. The bank remains committed to building a strong and sustainable financial institution, with a clear vision of providing the highest level of safety, security, and trust to its valued customers.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: Islamic Bank of Afghanistan
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Kabul
• Gender: Male
• Experience:⁦ 3 - 5 years
• Deadline: ⁦⁦22 Oct, 2026⁩

Key responsibilities of Chief Compliance Officer:

Key Responsibilities & Executive Governance:

• Governance & Regulatory Alignment: Appointed upon the recommendation of the Board of Supervisors and subject to Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) prior approval. Reports directly to the Board of Supervisors / Compliance Committee to ensure effective execution of the Bank’s compliance policy, framework, and risk management strategies.
• Regulatory Liaison & Interface: Serve as the primary liaison between the Bank's senior leadership and regulatory bodies (including DAB and relevant government entities). Participate in regulatory discussions, monitor banking industry developments, and oversee response tracking for regulatory circulars and audit observations.
• Policy Management & Compliance Oversight: Develop, maintain, and continuously update the Bank’s Compliance Policy and operational manuals. Collaborate with the Risk Department to conduct annual reviews of all institutional policies and operating procedures to ensure total adherence to statutory laws and instructions.
• AML, CFT & Financial Intelligence Operations: Supervise anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures. Evaluate suspicious transaction reports (STRs), Large Cash Transaction Reports (LCTR), Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) profiles, and mandatory filings with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
• International Standards & Technical Systems: Oversee compliance screening tools for SWIFT payments and account monitoring. Manage Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) implementation and IRS reporting, alongside maintaining up-to-date sanctions, blacklists, and UN watchlists.
• Advisory & Departmental Leadership: Provide strategic compliance advisory to senior management and department heads. Direct daily operations of the Compliance Department, conduct staff evaluations, manage capacity building, and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Training & Staff Development: Collaborate with the Training Department to maintain updated compliance training manuals and deliver regular training programs across all branch networks and departmental personnel.

Job Requirment

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Education & Credentials:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, or Islamic Economics from an accredited university, OR ACCA membership.
  • Certification (Mandatory): Active ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) credential is strictly required.
• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant executive experience in the banking sector at the Chief level, or at least at the Deputy Chief / Senior Manager level within Audit, Risk, or Compliance departments.
  • OR a minimum of 5 years of relevant high-level experience (Chief, Deputy Chief, or Senior Manager) in reputable financial institutions, directly aligned with the scope of a Chief Compliance Officer.
• Executive Competencies & Leadership:
  • Completion of recognized senior executive management courses.
  • Deep, thorough knowledge of international banking procedures, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards.
  • Demonstrated team leadership capability with a proven track record across diverse corporate and operational environments.

Submission Guideline

How to Apply:

• Submission Process: Qualified candidates meeting the executive requirements should email their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:

  📧 Email: vacancy@ibafg.af

• Mandatory Copy (CC): Applicants must strictly copy (CC) the Central Bank of Afghanistan's Islamic Banking Supervision Department on their application email at:

  📧 Email: info.ibfd@dab.gov.af

Country

Afghanistan

City

Kabul

Submission Email

vacancy@ibafg.af

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