Regional Advisor on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism – Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Barbados - LEGF1

Regional Advisor on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism – Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Barbados - LEGF1 IMF - International Monetary Fund Barbados International A11, A12, A13, A14 - International Professional - Internationally recruited position level Speaks English, Spanish Application deadline: March 23, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking a Regional Advisor on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) to support financial integrity efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean. The position involves providing capacity development, advisory services, and conducting assessments related to financial integrity. The advisor will also organize workshops and liaise with various stakeholders to enhance AML/CFT frameworks. The role requires travel to member countries and collaboration with international organizations. Candidate Requirements: Advanced degree in law, economics, finance, or related field Minimum six years of relevant professional experience In-depth knowledge of financial integrity and AML/CFT issues Experience with national or international organizations Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Ability to speak Spanish Strong analytical and time management skills Diplomatic skills for liaising with senior officials Ability to develop relationships with peers and counterparts Willingness to reside in Barbados and travel frequently Work for the IMF. Work for the World. Job Description THIS POSITION IS BEING READVERTISED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. 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 Latin America and the Caribbean. The LTX will be based in Barbados. 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. LEG’s financial integrity work is conducted through two divisions under the direct oversight of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department. The successful candidate will be assigned to one of the divisions. 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. Duties and Responsibilities Under the oversight of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department, direct supervision of the Head and Deputy Head(s) of the Division to which the successful candidate will be assigned, with the assistance of a headquarters-based backstopper and the CARTAC Director, the LTX’s responsibilities will include the following: Providing, managing, and coordinating CD in the area of financial integrity, including AML/CFT, to Fund member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean ; 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 Latin America and the Caribbean, or by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the World Bank, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, or the Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT); 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 Latin America and the Caribbean 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 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. They will also have  a minimum of six years of relevant professional lev