Manager-Risk, Management and Compliance

Position: Manager-Risk, Management and Compliance

Job Overview

Seats: 1

Job Level: Senior Level

Job Type: Full Time

Category: Risk Management & Compliance

Application Deadline: 2025-08-31

Company Overview
Organization Name: eSewa

Location: Pulchowk, Lalitpur District, Nepal

Website: https://esewa.com.np/

The Head of Compliance is responsible for establishing, leading, and maintaining the organization’s compliance framework with a strong focus on Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT). This role ensures adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements while fostering a robust compliance culture across the enterprise.

Qualification and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
• Minimum 6 -7 years of post-qualification experience in compliance, audit, risk management, or a related field.
• AML/CFT-related certification or specialized training will be an added advantage.

Job Description

• Establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program aligned with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Design, update, and enforce policies and procedures to mitigate AML/CFT and compliance risks.
• Ensure continuous alignment of compliance practices with regulatory changes and industry standards.
• Lead the development and execution of KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) frameworks.
• Oversee customer onboarding, verification, and risk classification processes.
• Supervise screening, transaction monitoring, and ensure timely reporting of suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
• Conduct investigations, review alerts, and close cases related to unusual or suspicious activity.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Manage inspections, regulatory submissions, and audit responses effectively.
• Prepare and present periodic compliance reports to senior management and the Board, highlighting key compliance issues, incidents, and regulatory developments.
• Maintain and update AML/CFT risk assessments to ensure adequate controls are in place.
• Identify compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and monitor their implementation.
• Develop and deliver regular training programs to employees on compliance, KYC, AML, and CFT requirements.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the compliance team to ensure strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong decision-making skills under regulatory pressure.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities.
• Ability to influence and foster a compliance culture across all levels of the organization.

Benefits of Working at eSewa

•  Stellar opportunity to work with the rising company
•  The amazing and passionate young team, beautiful office space
•  Trust of biggest FinTech company.
•  One-of-a-kind company culture and growth opportunities to accelerate your career progression.

How to apply?

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