Associate Manager – National Development Bank PLC

Associate Manager – National Development Bank PLC

Job Overview

Job Title: Associate Manager – Transaction Monitoring & Screening (Financial Crime Compliance)
Company: NDB Bank
Industry: Banking / Compliance / Financial Crime Prevention
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Sri Lanka
Application Deadline: 19th May 2026

About the Company

NDB Bank is one of Sri Lanka’s leading commercial banks, known for innovation, strong governance, and excellence in banking services. The bank is currently seeking an experienced professional to join its Financial Crime Compliance team.

Job Description

The selected candidate will assist in managing and executing the bank’s Transaction Monitoring (TM) program to detect, investigate, and report suspicious financial activities in line with AML/CFT regulations and internal compliance policies.

This role is ideal for experienced banking and compliance professionals with expertise in AML, KYC, transaction monitoring, and regulatory risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily alerts generated by the TM system
• Ensure timely review, escalation, and closure of transaction monitoring cases
• Coordinate with branches regarding TM-related investigations and assessments
• Maintain proper audit trails and documentation for investigations
• Support system tuning, testing, and optimization of monitoring rules
• Assist in reducing false positive alerts and improving TM effectiveness
• Stay updated on AML/CFT risks, red flags, and regulatory changes
• Collaborate with business units to understand transactional behaviors and risk profiles
• Prepare risk assessment reports related to transaction monitoring findings
• Communicate key risk findings with Compliance, Risk, and Audit teams

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Professional qualifications in Banking, Compliance, Banking Operations, Law, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Commercial Banking covering:
  • Audit
  • Compliance
  • Legal
  • Branch Operations
• Strong understanding of:
  • AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
  • CFT (Countering Financing of Terrorism)
  • KYC regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of self-motivation and confidence

Ideal Candidate Profile

This opportunity is suitable for:

• Banking compliance professionals
• AML/KYC specialists
• Risk and audit professionals
• Senior banking operations executives
• Candidates seeking financial crime compliance careers in Sri Lanka

Salary and Benefits

• Associate Manager level position
• Competitive remuneration package
• Career growth opportunities in banking compliance
• Exposure to advanced financial crime monitoring systems
• Professional working environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official careers portal of NDB Bank.

Apply here:

NDB Bank Careers Portal

Applications should be submitted on or before 19th May 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.