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Advisor / Transformation Lead — Karakurum Cooperative Bank Limited (Gilgit)

Advisor / Transformation Lead · Gilgit · Jang, 09 Sep 2026

Job advertisement published in Jang on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, listed under Gilgit. Issued by Advisor / Transformation Lead. The last date printed on the advertisement was Friday, 25 September 2026 and has passed.

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Karakurum Cooperative Bank Limited (KCBL) invites applications for the position of Advisor / Transformation Lead on a contractual basis (1 year, extendable). The role reports to the Board of Directors and will lead the Bank’s institutional transformation and prepare KCBL for transition into a Scheduled Bank regulated by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Employer	Karakurum Cooperative Bank Limited (KCBL)
Position	Advisor / Transformation Lead
Location	Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan
Contract	Contractual appointment for 1 year (extendable); subject to Board-approved terms and conditions
Purpose / Reporting	Lead SBP licensing/scheduling process, regulatory readiness, and deliver a Board-approved comprehensive transformation roadmap to transition KCBL into a Scheduled Bank.
Key responsibilities	Lead SBP licensing/scheduling, regulatory readiness, inspections and remediation of SBP observations. Act as principal interface with SBP and other regulatory authorities on transformation and regulatory matters. Strengthen corporate governance, Board committees, internal controls and regulatory reporting per SBP requirements. Restructure revenue streams and re-engineer processes across Head Office and branches. Establish/strengthen independent Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, AML/CFT and ERM frameworks. Drive IT and digital transformation: core banking modernization, information/cybersecurity, disaster recovery/business continuity and MIS. Lead HR and organizational transformation: manpower assessment, organizational restructuring, change and performance management, leadership development. Improve asset quality, recoveries, capital planning, financial sustainability and profitability. Develop and ensure timely delivery of Board-approved transformation initiatives.
Eligibility & experience	At least 20+ years of senior-level banking experience with a strong track record in leadership and institutional transformation. Experience as a Commercial Bank CEO, Deputy CEO, Group Head Compliance/Risk, or equivalent senior role; or experience at a relevant regulatory institution (e.g., SBP) or as an adviser on bank transformation. Proven experience with SBP regulatory matters including licensing/scheduling, prudential regulations, governance, risk management, compliance, audit, taxation, technology and HR transformation. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills; high standards of integrity and independence. Candidates must meet applicable SBP/regulatory Fit & Proper criteria and other statutory/regulatory requirements.
Appointment & authority	Advisor will report directly to the Board of Directors and may exercise delegated executive powers/authority formally approved by the Board without assuming the statutory office of Chief Executive Officer.
Application process	Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit an updated CV/resume with a covering letter to the Head HR Department, KCBL Head Office. Email contact listed: [email protected].
Last date for submission	2026-09-25

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience and market standards. Appointment subject to satisfactory due diligence, verification of credentials and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Published in Jang on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.

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