Eligibility / Qualification Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferably in Law, Criminology or closely related discipline from a recognized institution. Professional certification in policing or criminal justice related fields from nationally or internationally recognized institution shall be given preference.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in regulatory investigations, financial crime enforcement, financial intelligence, sanctions compliance, or supervisory enforcement, gained within regulatory authorities, law-enforcement agencies, international organization or other relevant institution, preferably with:
  • (a) Experience in intelligence-led investigations, including development and management of risk-based enforcement cases.
  • (b) Practical exposure to financial intelligence sources, including STRs, complaints, whistleblower inputs, and supervisory findings, to identify and pursue enforcement actions.
  • (c) Experience in evidence gathering, case development, and preparation of enforcement briefs and sanction recommendations in line with legal and procedural requirements.
  • (d) Familiarity with sanctions compliance frameworks and monitoring of ML/TF/PF risks, including coordination with relevant competent authorities.
  • (e) Proven ability to prepare legally sound investigation reports, enforcement memoranda, and sanction proposals.
  • (f) Experience coordinating with FIUs, law-enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and regulators on investigations and follow-up actions.
  • (g) Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary enforcement and regulatory teams.

How to Apply:

• Application forms may be viewed and submitted along with CVs at https://recruitment.pvara.team/ within 15-days from the date of advertisement.
• Applicant may apply for more than one post by submitting separate application form for each post.
• Incomplete applications and those received after closing date will not be entertained.

General Conditions:

• Candidates will produce original documents / certificates at the time of interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/ interview.
• The initial appointment will be for a period of three (03) years further extendable to further Two (02) years.
• No TA/DA will be given for appearing in test/ interview.
• PVARA reserves the rights to cancel, increase or decrease the number of posts / withdraw advertisement in part or in total.
• Government servants may also apply and compete for the abovementioned posts after obtaining a No Objection Certificate from their Parent Departments/Cadre Administrators. If selected for any post, a lien against his/her term at PVARA will be considered a deputation.
• The approved pay structure for the General and Technical Cadres for Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 reflecting minimum pay and maximum pay, shall be as follows:Post CadreMinimum Pay (PKR)/MonthMaximum Pay (PKR)/MonthTier-1-General Cadre489,300733,950Tier-2-General Cadre377,720566,580Tier-3-General Cadre244,590366,885Tier-1-Technical Cadre2,000,0003,150,000Tier-2-Technical Cadre1,750,0001,875,000Tier-3-Technical Cadre875,000975,000
• Authority may grant a special talent allowance, up to 100% of approved pay, to individuals with rare, specialized expertise and relevant international experience.
• Pay package for the post of Managing Director will be determined in line with the market standard, internal parity and requisite qualification, competencies and experience.
• The applicant should not be more than 57 years of age by the cutoff date of this advertisement.