Compliance Officer (Own Entity Compliance)

We are seeking an early-career compliance professional to manage the day-to-day operations of our entity’s compliance program. Reporting to the Compliance Counsel/Lead and Senior Compliance Officer, you will ensure the function remains audit-ready while working closely with Legal, Privacy, and other business units. This role offers the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in compliance within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Screening: Conduct sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and anti-bribery checks on new clients and vendors prior to onboarding, ensuring all records are accurate and complete.
- Registers & Evidence: Maintain and update obligations and evidence registers to keep them current and audit-ready at all times.
- Regulatory Change Support: Assist in assessing the applicability of new regulations to the entity under supervision, helping the organization stay compliant with evolving legal requirements.
- Training & Awareness: Support parts of the compliance training and awareness programs to help embed a culture of compliance across the organization.
- Workstream Ownership: Manage assigned workstreams end-to-end, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of progress and any issues that arise.

Required Qualifications

- A law degree (LLB or equivalent) or a closely related qualification.
- Foundational knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and compliance principles, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions and PEP screening, and adverse media checks.
- Strong discipline in maintaining registers and evidence with high attention to detail.
- Ability to independently manage workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written English communication skills.
- Reliable in meeting deadlines and following through on tasks.
- Adaptable with a learning-first mindset; familiarity with specific compliance tools is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Willingness and ability to work onsite at the Johar Town, Lahore office.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

This role offers genuine ownership and responsibility from the outset, providing exposure to a global regulatory landscape spanning multiple jurisdictions. There is a clear path for growth into broader regulatory responsibilities as you develop professionally. You will collaborate closely with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance leadership teams, gaining valuable cross-functional experience.

Additional benefits may include health insurance, annual bonuses, and a learning budget, supporting your personal and professional development.

Compensation

The monthly salary range for this position is Rs100,000 to Rs200,000.

Work Location

This is an in-person role based at our Johar Town, Lahore office.