Head Of Compliance

Central Finance Company PLC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Compliance to lead our compliance function and strengthen our commitment to regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, and sound corporate governance.The successful candidate will play a strategic leadership role in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) requirements while safeguarding the institution’s reputation and long-term sustainability.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee the company’s overall compliance framework and compliance risk management programme.Ensure compliance with applicable CBSL regulations, directions, rules, and supervisory requirements.Oversee Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance.Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of new requirements.Develop, review, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, frameworks, and internal controls.Conduct compliance risk assessments, monitoring, and testing, and report significant findings to senior management and relevant governance committees.Provide independent advice to the Board, Board Committees, and senior management on regulatory and compliance matters.Support regulatory examinations, inspections, audits, and inquiries.Investigate and escalate potential compliance breaches, misconduct, and identified compliance gaps.Promote compliance awareness, ethical conduct, and employee training.Maintain effective relationships with regulators, auditors, and other relevant stakeholders.Qualifications and ExperienceA degree or professional qualification in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Law, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related discipline.Significant experience in compliance, risk, audit, legal, banking, or financial services, preferably within a Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI).Strong knowledge of the Sri Lankan regulatory and financial services environment.Practical understanding of AML/CFT, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and compliance risk management.Excellent analytical, investigative, communication, and leadership skills.The ability to provide independent, objective advice to senior management and the Board.High standards of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct.Join Our TeamThis is an opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role in protecting our institution’s reputation, customers, stakeholders, and long-term sustainability.