Eligibility / Qualification Required:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification preferably in Public Policy, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. Relevant professional certifications in AML/CFT/CPF shall be considered an added advantage.
• Experience: At least 6-8 years of progressive experience in AML/CFT/CPF regulatory or compliance roles, preferably with:
  • Experience in designing and leading AML/CFT/CPF compliance frameworks for regulated entities, including risk-based controls and enforceable regulatory instruments.
  • Advanced expertise in STR/CTR reporting systems, sanctions screening, and KYC/CDD compliance frameworks, including operational coordination with Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), law-enforcement agencies, and competent authorities for financial intelligence and AML/CFT enforcement.
  • Experience in FATF compliance initiatives, including National Risk Assessments, action plans, and mutual evaluations at national level.
  • Ability to translate national and sectoral ML/TF/PF risks into sector-specific compliance obligations.
  • Familiarity with Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and AML/CFT/CPF risks related to digital assets, custody, exchange, and cross-border transactions.
  • Demonstrated strong regulatory drafting skills, and demonstrated experience in developing AML/CFT guidelines, sectoral risk typologies, and red-flag indicators to enhance detection, reporting, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience in coordinating with multidisciplinary domestic and international stakeholders to achieve effective supervisory and compliance outcomes.

How to Apply:

• Application forms may be viewed and submitted along with CVs at https://recruitment.pvara.team/ within 15-days from the date of advertisement.
• Applicant may apply for more than one post by submitting separate application form for each post.
• Incomplete applications and those received after closing date will not be entertained.

General Conditions:

• Candidates will produce original documents / certificates at the time of interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/ interview.
• The initial appointment will be for a period of three (03) years further extendable to further Two (02) years.
• No TA/DA will be given for appearing in test/ interview.
• PVARA reserves the rights to cancel, increase or decrease the number of posts / withdraw advertisement in part or in total.
• Government servants may also apply and compete for the abovementioned posts after obtaining a No Objection Certificate from their Parent Departments/Cadre Administrators. If selected for any post, a lien against his/her term at PVARA will be considered a deputation.
• The approved pay structure for the General and Technical Cadres for Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 reflecting minimum pay and maximum pay, shall be as follows:Post CadreMinimum Pay (PKR)/MonthMaximum Pay (PKR)/MonthTier-1-General Cadre489,300733,950Tier-2-General Cadre377,720566,580Tier-3-General Cadre244,590366,885Tier-1-Technical Cadre2,000,0003,150,000Tier-2-Technical Cadre1,750,0001,875,000Tier-3-Technical Cadre875,000975,000
• Authority may grant a special talent allowance, up to 100% of approved pay, to individuals with rare, specialized expertise and relevant international experience.
• Pay package for the post of Managing Director will be determined in line with the market standard, internal parity and requisite qualification, competencies and experience.
• The applicant should not be more than 57 years of age by the cutoff date of this advertisement.