Manager, Compliance

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Full Time
Mid Level
We are hiring a Compliance Manager to lead the Compliance Department in Bangladesh. This is a strategic role with full ownership of compliance functions, including regulatory relations, risk assessment, policy implementation, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Bangladesh Bank regulations, AML/CFT, and fintech or digital finance compliance operations.

About PalmPay
PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we’re building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.
Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Bangladesh, PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.
Key Responsibilities
 
  1. Regulatory Compliance
  • Monitor changes in financial regulations and ensure adherence to all Bangladesh Bank, BFIU, and relevant authority guidelines.
  • Interpret regulations and communicate actionable requirements to internal stakeholders.
  • Liaise with legal and regulatory affairs teams to handle compliance concerns and provide guidance.
  1. Policy Development and Implementation
  • Draft, review, and implement compliance policies and procedures.
  • Ensure effective rollout and employee awareness of all compliance protocols.
  • Lead organization-wide training programs on compliance expectations.
  1. Risk Assessment
  • Conduct regular compliance risk evaluations across departments.
  • Recommend control enhancements and lead efforts to mitigate identified risks.
  • Collaborate with all departments to align business operations with compliance requirements.
  1. Monitoring and Reporting
  • Establish systems for ongoing compliance monitoring.
  • Generate detailed compliance reports for management and regulators.
  • Ensure internal reporting lines are efficient in flagging potential issues.
  1. Investigations and Remediation:
  • Investigate compliance breaches or irregularities.
  • Design corrective action plans and track resolution progress.
  • Work with internal audit to ensure control effectiveness.


Qualifications Required:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • Must have Certifications in CAMS/CAFCA/ CRMA/ AML/CFT, Risk, or Compliance
 
Experience Required:
  • At least 7 years of experience in compliance, legal, risk, or regulatory affairs; 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Proven ability to interpret and analyze regulatory requirements, with direct experience engaging with the Central Bank and/or MRA.
  • Hands-on experience with Bangladesh Bank policies, AML/CFT guidelines, and financial services compliance.
  • Proven success in managing regulatory relationships, audits, and inspections.
  • Must have experience in fintech, digital banking, MFS, or NBFI
  • Experience in multinational or cross-border compliance environments.

Preferred Skills:
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection, and payment systems compliance
  • Fluent in English and Bangla, with strong communication and analytical skills.
  • Must have a strong understanding of local regulations, including labor law, tax compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), data privacy, and business licensing.
  • Ability to create actionable compliance frameworks tailored to PalmPay’s operating context in Bangladesh.
  • Proactive mindset in identifying hidden risks and proposing practical corrective measures.
  • Skilled in cross-departmental communication, with strong influence and execution ability, particularly when working with Business, Legal, HR, Finance, and IT.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Festival bonuses and mobile/internet allowance
  • High-growth environment with leadership exposure
  • Opportunity to lead compliance for a global fintech in a new market.

Location:
Gulshan-1, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 
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