[BANKA KOMBETARE TREGTARE (BKT)]

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is specialized in the national regulatory framework in order to effectively manage compliance risk.
• Is responsible for implementing the bank’s compliance policies and procedures.
• Cooperates with the Legal Affairs Department, as well as with the bank’s operational Units from which compliance risks mainly result, requesting and obtaining the information required on issues under its responsibility.
• Monitor, test and report result of the compliance testing in accordance with the bank’s internal risk management procedures, identifying any changes in the compliance risk profile based on relevant performance indicators, identified breaches and/or deficiencies and corrective measures that have been taken.
• Identifies and assesses on an on-going basis, the extent of the compliance risk faced by the Bank (risk of imposition of penalties, occurrence of financial loss or loss of goodwill) as a consequence of their non-compliance with the regulatory framework in force.
• Evaluates the compatibility of the internal procedures and practices applied by the bank’s operational Units with the regulatory framework in force, identifies deficiencies and irregularities, if any, prepares recommendations on the adjustments, improvements and modifications required.
• Monitors on an on-going basis the implementation of the regulatory framework in force as well as the changes within. Reports to the Compliance Assistant Manager about the problems that arise.
• Performs any other duty assigned by the Department Manager
• Provides the bank’ operational Units with information and instructions about issues under its responsibility, in the form of compliance manuals, internal codes of ethics and practical guidelines, with the aim to ensure correct implementation of the regulatory framework in force, and supervises their application.
• In cooperation with the structure in charge, evaluates the customers’ complaints regarding the adjustment of the bank to the regulatory framework in force.
• Measure the compliance risk by using performance indicators (e.g. increased number of customer complaints, irregularities in payments) to enhance compliance risk assessment.
• Identifies in a timely manner and assesses the risks that may arise from the development of new products, the adoption of new practices and the start of collaborations with customers and suppliers.
• Monitors the implementation of FATCA requirements.
• Reviews and provides compliance opinions to Financial Institutions Department requests.
• Is responsible to ensure the implementation of the audit recommendations for all matters under his/her responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS

C.1 Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law or related fields.

C.2 Working Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in related fields.

C.3 Specific knowledge:

• Very good knowledge of banking products & service; local regulatory framework
• Strong analytical skills required to organize and analyze multiple, complex data sets as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy essential (MS Office).
• Strong technical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English Language;

C.4 Skills:

• Cooperation / Team Spirit;
• High level of communication skills
• Adaptability;
• Initiative / Creativity;
• Planning / Exploitation of Resources;
• Perceptiveness;
• Judgment;

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the link https://cv.bkt.com.al/candidate/job_search# or send their CV at humanresources@bkt.com.al until 15.02.2024 by specifying the position they are applying for.