Regional Advisor on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism – Asia/Pacif[...]

Join the International Monetary Fund as a Regional Advisor on Anti‑Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism for the Asia/Pacific Region, based in Southeast Asia. The role is part of the Legal Department’s Financial Integrity Division 2 and employs a Long‑Term Expert (LTX) to support 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 and travel to Fund member countries is expected. Duties and 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. Qualifications Candidates will have a relevant academic background, including an advanced degree in law, economics, finance, international relations, business administration, governance, financial sector issues or a related field; a minimum of six years of relevant professional level experience and an in‑depth knowledge of and at least four years of direct professional experience with financial integrity issues, including experience at the national or international level, preferably within a national government or an international organization, a specialized domestic entity such as a financial intelligence unit or an AML/CFT supervisor or regulator, with the FATF or a FATF‑style regional body (FSRB), or with a private sector entity, such as a bank; and a solid knowledge of Fund policies related to surveillance, conditionality and CD. Familiarity with AML/CFT related topics such as correspondent banking pressures, FinTech and virtual assets, transparency of beneficial ownership, illicit financial flows, governance and anti‑corruption, and assessing risks (including gathering, using, and interpreting data) would be an advantage. 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. 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. Prepared to reside in Singapore or Vietnam (Hanoi) and to travel frequently to countries in the Asia/Pacific region; daily interaction and close pro‑active cooperation with colleagues in Washington D.C., as well as occasional travel to IMF headquarters in D.C. will also be required. 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.• All applicants are expected to include a Statement of Interest as an attachment to the application, which may be used in the screening process for this vacancy.• It is expected that while the position is advertised at the full grade band, it will be filled at the lower level.• The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr