Regional Advisor On Anti-money Laundering and Combating The Financing of Terrorism

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

The Legal Department (LEG) of the International Monetary Fund (the Fund) is seeking to recruit a Regional Advisor—referred to as a Long-Term Expert (LTX)—in financial integrity matters, including anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) to support LEG’s financial integrity work, with a focus on Capacity Development (CD) to member countries in the Asia/Pacific region. The LTX will be based in Southeast Asia. Travel to Fund member countries is expected.

The Fund is an international organization with a membership of 191 countries. The Fund’s Legal Department aims - among others
- at promoting and preserving global financial integrity which is essential to the Fund in carrying out its mandate.

In fulfilling its mission, LEG provides top-quality, professional advice to the Fund's Board of Governors, Executive Board, management and staff, and to the authorities of member countries on Fund law and policy, financial integrity issues, Fund related administrative issues, and domestic legal and operational policy issues relevant to the Fund's mandate. The Legal Department employs mainly Counsels and Financial Sector Experts.

The Fund's Legal Department offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strengthening and fostering global, regional and country efforts in financial integrity, including AML/CFT, with a view to promoting the integrity of the international financial system.

**Responsibilities**:

- Providing, managing, and coordinating CD in the area of financial integrity, including AML/CFT, to Fund member countries in the Asia/Pacific region;
- Providing CD advisory services to member countries; advising on financial integrity issues, such as conducting needs and risk assessments; drafting and advising on AML/CFT frameworks and strategies, and supervision;
- Participating in LEG missions (either alone, with LEG headquarters-based staff, or with short-term experts) and providing offsite advice;
- Participating in AML/CFT assessment missions, and managing and carrying out related pre-assessment research, post-mission work, and reviews;
- Organizing, conducting, and facilitating workshops and/or seminars on relevant topics for officials of IMF member countries (both at the country and regional levels) including workshops organized by Fund training facilities in the Asia/Pacific region, or by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the World Bank, and the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG);
- Preparing required documents prior to and after each mission for LEG internal review and approval and ensuring transmission of final documents to member country authorities;
- Preparing regular reports for pertinent LEG Headquarters-based staff on ongoing activities and contributing to an annual report on AML/CFT CD activities;
- Liaising, as applicable, with Fund resident advisors, technical assistance centers coordinators, and resident representatives in member countries in the Asia/Pacific region on financial integrity-related issues;
- Liaising and coordinating on relevant projects with other CD providers working in member countries; and
- Carrying out other assignments as instructed by the Head or Deputy Head(s) of the Division to which the LTX is assigned.

The LTX will strictly observe the Code of Conduct included in the Long-Term Expert Handbook of the Fund and exercise utmost discretion and confidentiality regarding all matters of official business.

Qualifications

In addition to quality education and experience, this position requires excellent oral and written communication skills in English (the official language of the Fund). Knowledge of languages other than English with professional-level fluency would be an asset. Other requirements include strong analytical and time management skills; sound judgment; diplomatic skills necessary to liaise with senior government officials; an ability to develop strong relationships with peers (including as part of inter‑disciplinary teams), country counterparts and international organizations; and excellent skills at working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and of different cultural backgrounds.

Other information

This vacancy shall be filled by a 1-year contractual appointment with possible extensions contingent upon several factors including availability of funding, continued demand, and satisfactory performance.

It is expected that while the position is advertised at the full grade band, it will be filled at the lower level.

Department:
LEGF2 Legal Department Financial Integrity Division 2

Hiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14