Group Head – Compliance Adherence Group Banking Job in Muzaffarabad

A prestigious bank with a growing network invites applications from experienced career bankers for the executive position of Group Head – Compliance Adherence Group. The position is based at the bank’s Head Office in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective oversight and ensure robust governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and adherence to the bank’s approved policies, procedures and regulatory requirements across relevant functions.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Risk Management, Compliance and Credit Administration functions.
• Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of the bank’s risk management framework.
• Oversee regulatory and compliance risk management and ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules, regulations and directives issued by the State Bank of Pakistan and other regulatory authorities.
• Ensure effective credit administration, monitoring and control mechanisms in accordance with approved policies and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen the bank’s governance, internal controls and compliance culture.
• Identify emerging risks and compliance issues and ensure timely corrective and preventive measures.
• Review and monitor significant risk, compliance and credit-related matters and advise Senior Management and Board Committees, as appropriate.
• Ensure coordination and effective communication among the three divisions and other relevant functions of the bank.
• Promote a strong culture of accountability, transparency, risk awareness and regulatory adherence.

Qualification and Experience

• A graduate degree or equivalent from an HEC-recognized local or foreign university or institute, or a local or international professional qualification or certification.
• At least 10 years of leadership and management experience, including at least seven years at EVP grade, preferably in banking or Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
• At least 15 years of exclusive experience in different banks or DFIs.
• Preference will be given to candidates with senior management experience in a regulated banking institution.
• Strong knowledge of banking laws, prudential regulations, the regulatory framework, risk management practices, compliance requirements and credit administration.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, analytical and decision-making capabilities.

Age Limits

For permanent induction, the maximum age is 42 years at the time of application. For contractual induction, the maximum age is 57 years at the time of application.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates who meet the State Bank of Pakistan Fit and Proper Criteria Test should submit a detailed CV, relevant credentials and a brief statement of interest to career@mh9.biz within 15 days of publication of the advertisement.

Reference: AJK 67-D-11/2026.