Associate Manager (Transaction Monitoring and Screening) – NDB Bank Colombo

About the job

JOB ROLE:

• Monitor daily alerts generated by the TM system and ensure timely review, escalation, and closure while also supporting business units and operations in understanding and complying with TM-related obligations. 
• Coordinate with branches to ensure alignment and timely resolution of TM escalations. 
• Keep a track of the feedback from internal stakeholders on the TM system and discuss the same with the team leader in order to explore the possibilities of further improvements. 
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained for all alert investigations, branch responses and closing remarks. 
• Assist the Manager of FC pillar in reducing false positive rates over time through whitelisting (Contribution to system/ process improvements or regulatory responses.) 
• Stay updated on emerging AML/CFT risks, regulatory changes, and typologies. 
• Liaise with Business Units to understand transactional profiles and business models to ensure monitoring rules are appropriately calibrated. 
• Assist the Manager - Transaction Monitoring and Screening (FCC) to communicate key risk findings and thematic concerns to stakeholders, including senior Compliance, Risk, and Audit functions.

THE PERSON:

• Professional qualification in Banking and/or Compliance and/ or Banking Operations, such as Diploma in Banking (IBSL) Diploma in Compliance (IBSL). Minimum 5 years' experience in a Commercial Bank covering Audit/Compliance/Legal or Branch Operations. 
• Basic understanding of banking regulations in the areas of AML, CFT, and KYC. 
• Self-motivation, determination and confidence. 

NATURE OF RECRUITMENT:

This position is at the Associate Manager Level on a Contract Basis. 

Please log in to https://www.ndbbank.com/careers to apply on or before 17th December 2025.