Regional Advisor on AML/CFT Capacity Development (Latin America and the Caribbean)

About the role

The Legal Department (LEG) of the IMF is recruiting a Regional Advisor (Long-Term Expert) in financial integrity, covering anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), to support capacity development for member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The assignment is based in Barbados, with travel to member countries expected, and daily interaction with colleagues in Washington D.C., including occasional travel to IMF headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide, manage and coordinate capacity development in financial integrity and AML/CFT for member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Advise member countries on financial integrity, including needs and risk assessments, and draft and advise on AML/CFT frameworks, strategies and supervision
• Take part in LEG missions and provide offsite advice, and join AML/CFT assessment missions with related pre-assessment research, post-mission work and reviews
• Organize and facilitate workshops and seminars for officials of member countries, including those run by Fund training facilities, FATF, the World Bank, CARIFORUM or GAFILAT
• Prepare documents for LEG internal review and transmit them to member country authorities, and prepare regular reports and contribute to an annual report on AML/CFT capacity development
• Liaise with resident advisors, technical assistance center coordinators and resident representatives, and coordinate with other capacity development providers

Required profile

• Relevant academic background, ideally an advanced degree in law, economics, finance, international relations, business administration, governance, financial sector issues or a related field
• At least six years of professional-level experience, including at least four years of direct experience with financial integrity issues, preferably in a national government, international organization, financial intelligence unit, AML/CFT regulator, FATF or FSRB, or a bank
• Deep understanding of financial integrity and AML/CFT at an international level, and solid knowledge of IMF policies on surveillance, conditionality and capacity development
• Excellent oral and written English; Spanish is a plus
• Strong analytical and time-management skills, sound judgment, diplomatic skills, and ability to build relationships with government officials, country counterparts and international organizations

The appointment is a 1-year contract with possible extensions depending on funding, demand and performance. Candidates must be prepared to live in Barbados and travel frequently, and to submit a Statement of Interest with their application.