Current Vacancies – Bank of Papua New Guinea
The Bank of Papua New Guinea is a contemporary central bank and regulator, committed to best practices in monetary policy, financial sector supervision, and payments system efficiency. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals for these following vacant roles:
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MANAGER – CLIENT SUPPORT UNIT, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
Reports To: Manager – Human Resources Department.
The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Human Resources Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:
- Developing and obtaining approval for the annual staffing plan based upon the Bank’s strategic plan and projected staffing needs.
- Developing and recommending appropriate grading and compensation structures based on the Bank’s Job Evaluation system and market forces.
- Providing quality service and support for the Bank is staffing needs by effectively managing the cost.
- Facilitating Contract and Terms & Conditions as it relates to new employees currently under contract
- Administrating and implementing of all staffing activities.
- Ensuring that all staffing activities are compliant with the Bank’s Recruitment and Selection policy for recruitment, re-deployment, and promotions.
- Overseeing the pre-employment checks and requirements, (e.g. Medical, Referee checks etc…).
- Ensuring that record of all recruitment and selection activities, including promotions and transfers of existing staff are updated on regular basis and that all documentation is complete for auditing purposes.
- Supervising, guide and mentor direct reports, monitoring their performance to ensure the delivery of superior and competent customer support.
- Maintaining effective relationships with various recruiting agencies, PNG Universities and Tertiary Colleges.
Education/Qualification/Experience/Skills/Competencies:
- A Master's degree and Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field from recognized institutions
- Affiliation with institutions who practice effective Human Resource Management with in the Professional HR faculty.
- Five plus years' experience with increasingly responsible management positions within Human Resources
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably within the banking or financial sector.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws, Public Service General Orders and compliance requirements relevant to Papua New Guinea.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to engage with a diverse workforce.
- Specific experience and knowledge in employee relations and staffing. Ideally, the candidate will have exposure with succession planning.
- Experience working within a company having 400+ employees at a senior level.
- Requires Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional communication skills for both internally and externally.
- Result and people oriented.
- Ability to perform multi-Functional roles.
- Excellent Reasoning abilities.
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Manager, Client Support Unit, HRD – Position Description (PDF)
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ANALYST AML/CTF – SUPERVISION AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SUPERVISION UNIT. (2x)
Reports To: Senior Analyst AML/CTF – Supervision and Compliance Division, Financial Analysis Supervision Unit.
The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Analyst, Supervision and Compliance Division, Financial Analysis Supervision Unit and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:
- Assisting in ensuring that the AML/CFT policies and procedures of the Financial Institutions and DNFBPs are applied.
- Assisting in carrying out enforcement actions on breaches of AML/CFT related issues.
- Assisting in assessing and making recommendation to the Manager SC with regard to AML/CFT.
- Facilitating the detection and prevention of money laundering, financing of terrorism, and other serious criminal activities and facilitate the prosecution of offenders.
- Assisting in providing appropriate information to help develop and communicate the FASU’s and the Bank’s policies, views and operations on the financial intelligence.
- Performing other duties relevant to the role as assigned from time to time.
- Demonstrating a broad understanding and knowledge of financial intelligence and money laundering developments and issues.
- Maintaining and applying technical professional standard.
- Applying ‘excellence’ as standard of performance for self.
- Resisting acceptance of ‘substandard’ work.
- Securing relevant information, ensures a broad information base.
- Comparing information, identifies key issues, recognizes information gaps/limitations.
- Identifying trends and relationships, draws logical conclusions.
Education/Qualification/Experience/Skills/Competencies:
- Degree in Banking/Finance, Accounting, Business or related fields from a recognized institutions.
- Four (4) plus years’ relevant experience preferably in the finance/banking/superannuation or life insurance/securities/general insurance industry.
- Have Fair and Basic knowledge and understanding around Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing.
- Analytical thinking skills.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to understand and interpret the meaning of data and draw meaningful insights.
- Data Analysis skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
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Analyst, AML/CTF Supervision and Compliance Division, FASU – Position Description (PDF)
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ANALYST AML/CTF – INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SUPERVISION UNIT. (2x)
Reports To: – Senior Analyst AML/CTF – Intelligence Management Division, Financial Analysis Supervision Unit.
The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Analyst AML/CTF – Intelligence Management Division, Financial Analysis Supervision Unit and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:
- Implementing and managing FASU’s intelligence and database management systems and analysis.
- Managing the intelligence information and reporting systems and provide reports on the overall condition of the financial intelligence systems.
- Managing the reporting and information exchange framework to ensure continuous flow of financial information between institutions, law enforcement authorities and the FASU.
- Facilitating the detection and prevention of money laundering, financial terrorism, and other serious criminal activities and facilitate the prosecution of offenders.
- Assisting in providing appropriate information to help develop and communicate the FASU’s and the Bank’s policies, views and operations on the financial intelligence.
- Performing other duties relevant to the role as assigned from time to time by management.
- Demonstrating a broad understanding and knowledge of financial intelligence and money laundering developments and issues.
- Maintaining and applying technical professional standard.
- Monitoring, measuring and continually improves own performance striving for innovation.
- Applying ‘excellence’ as standard of performance for self.
- Resisting acceptance of ‘substandard’ work.
- Securing relevant information, ensures a broad information base.
- Comparing information, identifies key issues, and recognizes information gaps/limitations.
- Identifying trends and relationships, draws logical conclusions.
Education/Qualification/Experience/Skills/Competencies:
- Bachelor Degree in Banking/Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, Information Technology or related fields from a recognized institutions.
- Four (4) plus years’ relevant experience preferably in the finance/banking/superannuation or life insurance/securities/general insurance industry, information technology and Law.
- Have basic understanding on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism, when and how to identify, rectify and mitigate through approved policies, procedures and steps to combat against money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Analytical thinking skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Ability to understand and interpret the meaning of data and draw meaningful insights
- Data Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
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Analyst, Intelligence Management Division, FASU – Position Description (PDF)
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ANALYST AML/CTF – POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION DIVISION, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SUPERVISION UNIT.
Reports To: Senior Analyst AML/CTF – Policy Development and Coordination Division, Financial Analysis Supervision Unit.
The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Analyst, Policy Development and Coordination Division, Financial Analysis Supervision Unit and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:
- Drafting, reviewing, and refining regulations, guidelines, and procedures to implement AML/CTF obligations.
- Monitoring global AML developments, assess their national relevance and apply risk based approach to initiatives.
- Maintaining up-to-date policy, compliance, coordination, and training registers.
- Assisting in on-site and off-site examinations of financial institutions for AML/CTF compliance.
- Identifying institutional compliance issues and recommend corrective measures.
- Collaborating with supervisory and regulatory bodies to develop sector-specific AML policies.
- Providing secretariat support to the AML/CFT National Coordinating Committee (NCC).
- Assisting in drafting agreements with foreign FIUs, law enforcement agencies, and regulators for information exchange.
- Supporting communication and coordination between domestic and international AML stakeholders.
- Conducting research and analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities in AML/CTF implementation.
- Preparing high quality reports and briefing materials for external audiences.
- Offering timely and accurate policy advice to stakeholders.
- Demonstrating efficiency, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, transparency, and integrity in all work.
- Maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Education/Qualifications/Experiences/Skills/Competencies:
- Bachelor Degree in Banking/Finance, Accounting, Business, or related fields.
- Four plus years’ relevant work experience preferably in the finance/banking/superannuation or life insurance industry/securities and general insurance industry.
- Proficient in Microsoft suites (Word,Excel,Outlook)
- working knowledge of the banking, finance and savings and loans, superannuation or life insurance industries, securities
- general insurance and detailed knowledge of at least one of the relevant Acts and prudential standards
- Working knowledge of other related legislation, demonstrated management, communication, leadership, experience and skills.
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Analyst, Policy Development and Co-ordination Division, FASU – Position Description (PDF)
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SENIOR ANALYST AML/CTF – POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SUPERVISION UNIT.
Reports To: Manager – Policy Development and Compliance Division, Financial Analysis Supervision Unit.
The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Policy Development and Compliance Division, Financial Analysis Supervision Unit and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:
- Creating and refining national AML/CTF policies and operational frameworks in compliance with FATF standards.
- Ensuring policies address emerging risks, gaps, and loopholes in the financial system.
- Monitoring and evaluating policy effectiveness, recommending adjustments as required.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with National Coordinating Committee on AML/CTF, supervisory/regulatory, and law enforcement agencies.
- Negotiating and implementing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for information sharing and joint investigations.
- Representing FASU in domestic and international forums to promote PNG’s compliance with AML/CTF obligations.
- Supervising and reporting entities including financial institutions and DNFBPs for AML/CTF compliance.
- Investigating and addressing breaches of AML/CTF laws, prudential standards, or FATF requirements.
- Providing specialist advice and support to law enforcement and regulatory agencies on AML/CTF enforcement.
- Preparing reports and policy recommendations for the Director FASU and Governor of BPNG.
- Advising on legal and operational measures to strengthen financial system integrity.
- Contributing to strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for AML/CTF activities.
- Mentoring and coach team members to build professional and technical expertise.
- Conducting performance evaluations and develop training plans for staff.
- Ensuring adherence to the Bank’s corporate values of efficiency, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, transparency, and integrity.
Education/Qualification/Experiences/Skills/Competencies
- Degree in Banking/Finance, Accounting, Business, Commercial Law, or related fields.
- Four (4) plus years’ relevant work experience preferably in the finance/banking/superannuation or life insurance, securities, general insurance industry or legal and policy development.
- Have Fair knowledge and understanding around Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing.
- Been working in similar roles for any financial institution will be a bonus
- Experiences in drafting and analyzing policies, have deep understanding on AML and CTF Act 2015.
- Appropriate technical skills and knowledge to deliver.
- Proficient in Microsoft suites (Word,Excel,Outlook)
- Strong understanding of International AMLCTF Standards, FATF Standard requirements.
- Strong working knowledge of banking and financial system.
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Senior Analyst, AML/CTF – Policy Development and Compliance Division, FASU – Position Description (PDF)
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ANALYST – INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION AND MONITORING UNIT, ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT.
Reports To: Manager – International Transaction Monitoring Unit, Economics Department.
The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, International Transaction and Monitoring Unit, Economics Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:
- Ensuring the Bank’s internal policies and procedures are applied and followed by Unit staff at all times.
- Helping support and manage workflow regarding the Unit’s core functions and tasks to ensure that urgent or important matters are prioritized and that core aspect of the Unit’s work receive appropriate and effective support of statistical officers and Senior Analyst.
- Scheduling and helping manage the commitments and priorities.
- Collecting, reviewing and analyzing international transaction data from authorized dealers, government agencies, and reporting institutions.
- Monitoring foreign currency flows to detect irregularities, compliance breaches, and emerging risks.
- Supporting the preparations of reports on the Balance of payment (BoP), International Investment Position and foreign exchange transactions.
- Conducting research and provide economic analysis on external sector development including trade, remittances, and capital flows.
- Maintaining and updating database and monitoring systems for timely and accurate reporting.
- Assisting in developing policy advice and recommendations on international transactions and exchange control issues.
- Contributing to capacity building, process improvements, and knowledge sharing within the unit.
- Participating in the performance management system processes which are carried out for all department staff.
- Participating in collective advice and decision making on the Bank’s operational plans and resource allocations.
- Participating in collective advice and decision making on the Bank’s operational plans and resource allocations.
- Assisting, identifying, training and coaching requirements for statistical officers and seek advice from Senior Analysts, to progress them to Unit Manage.
Education/Qualification/Experiences/Skills/Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Statistics or related field from a recognized institution.
- 2-3 years’ of work experience in data analysis, economic research, banking, financial services, analyst or similar position.
- Experiences with international trade or foreign exchange monitoring (Desirable).
- Proven and well developed technical and professional skills, analytical skills, sound theoretical economic knowledge.
- Strong analytical quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in in MS Excel and statistical/economic software (e.g.; Stata or similar).
- Strong reporting writing and presentation skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Attention to details and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
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Analyst, International Transaction and Monitoring Unit – Position Description (PDF)
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IT SECURITY ANALYST – IT SECURITY UNIT, INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
Reports To: Senior Security Analyst – IT Security Unit, Information Communication Technology Department.
The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Security Analyst, Information Communication Technology Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:
- Investigating breaches of security, both in form of logical and physical.
- Developing and implementing security policy and procedures.
- Recommending/designing structures and tools for systems which needs and takes into account target environment.
- Providing management of critical IT system administrator passwords and access.
- Ensuring the safe storage of company electronic data under all circumstances.
- Performing security risk, vulnerability assessment.
- Designing and overseeing implementation of security initiatives with the IT infrastructure.
- Documenting and searching out potential security risks to the IT infrastructure.
- Reporting to management on the IT Infrastructure security status.
- Contributing to annual plan so that it is implemented on a timely basis.
- Ensuring that processes are documented and in place for consistent classification and management of system maintenance and configuration items, and for verification and audit of configuration records.
- Producing detailed designs and documents all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
- Assisting the IT Security Manager with annual budget formulation for both maintenance and capital expenditure.
- Ensuring that processes are documented and in place for consistent classification and management of system maintenance and configuration items, and for verification and audit of configuration records.
- Producing detailed designs and documents all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
Education/Qualification/Experiences/Skills/Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, ICT or any related field from a recognized institutions.
- ITIL Practitioner Certificate.
- Cisco Certification will be an advantageous.
- Security Related Courses will be an advantage.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing IT infrastructure security within industries.
- Demonstrated industry experience in Cyber Security Risk Consulting or working in banking industries will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of “hardening” best practices for servers and applications 6. Microsoft Active Directory deployment in a large business.
- Storage Area Networks and associated communications.
- Ability to investigate security issues within Microsoft Desktops, Microsoft Servers, Redhat Servers, Cisco networks.
- Ability to configure Cisco firewalls and Proxy Servers.
- Ability to manage backup solutions processes.
- Demonstrate reliability, integrity and punctuality in a front line position.
- Patching firmware and software skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Have practical IT experience in Finance or Banking environment.
- Knowledge and skills of Designing and implementing Policy and Procedures.
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IT Security Analyst, IT Security Unit – Position Description (PDF)
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MANAGER – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS UNIT, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
Reports To: – Chief Information Officer, Information Communication Technology Department.
The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Information Officer, Information Communication Technology Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:
- Supporting the ICT Operations Manager in managing ICT infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networks.
- Assisting with the management of backup and recovery processes and ensure Disaster Recovery readiness.
- Monitoring ICT system using appropriate tools and ensure availability in line with service level agreement (SLAs).
- Providing technical guidance and leadership to ICT Operations staff and ensure service continuity.
- Assisting in the preparation of the ICT Operations budget and resource planning.
- Ensuring security policies and controls are effectively implemented to protect Bank data and assets.
- Contributing to the development of ICT Policies, and standards in alignment with best practices.
- Adhering with On-Call roster.
- Ensuring suitable on-call cover is provided by ICT Operations staff to support 24/7 operations.
- Maintaining accurate time keeping records for On-Call hours.
- Providing leadership in DR and Business Continuity to the Bank for all applications critical for BPNG ICT Operations.
- Providing leadership to the ICT Operations Team.
- Ensuring all ICT operations support documents is current ad useable by persons other than ICT operations staff.
- Ensuring networks and infrastructure are capable of supporting the business applications they support.
- Ensuring all on-going updates of policy and processes, test established contingencies such including backup, recovery, failover, and disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Developing and enforce controls to ensure security of infrastructure systems, end user computing environment, data centres, work recovery are and ICT only authorized areas to support the protection of BPNG Data and information assets.
- Working with other ICT business unit managers to support the smooth operations of change Authorization Board (CAB) activities.
Education/Qualification/Experiences/Skills/Competencies
- Bachelor Degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Business Information or related field from a recognized institutions.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in ICT infrastructure management preferably in Financial sector.
- Strong experience with International Business Machine (IBM)/HP Server, Unix/AIX/Linux, and virtual server environment.
- Experience in managing ICT operations in large-organization (20 + servers,300 + Desktops).
- Proficiency in IT Service Management (ITIL/COBALT frameworks) and ICT security best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of ICT specialist.
- Knowledge and skills in Data Centre management including HACS, and understanding of supporting facilities (Air conditioning, Chiller, VESDA or other alarm systems, Generator, UPS).
- Knowledge and skills in design and best practices in enterprise backup and recovery and IT Disaster Recovery.
- Skills and ability to establish monitoring systems ensuring analysis of trends / patterns to establish preventative measures to prevent or minimize impacts of system outages.
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Manager, IT Operations Unit – Position Description (PDF)
How to Apply
Interested applicants can download the relevant Position Descriptions from our website: https://www.bankpng.gov.pg/job-opportunities or request them via email: jobs@bankpng.gov.pg
Applications must be addressed to:
The Manager
Human Resource Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
P. O. Box 121, Port Moresby, National Capital District
All applications must be submitted via email to:
jobs@bankpng.gov.pg
Application Deadline: Friday, 31st October, 2025
Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Authorized by:
Ms. Elizabeth Genia
Governor