Punjab & Sind Bank - Chief Compliance Officer Recruitment 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank, Human Resource Development Deptt has announced 1 vacancy for the post of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) on a contract basis. The engagement is for a fixed contractual tenure of minimum three years, extendable at Bank's discretion, and is purely contractual without conferring any right to claim regular employment. Candidates holding a Graduate or equivalent degree from a reputed Govt. recognized University and must be CAIIB are eligible to apply. The compensation and terms & conditions are negotiable depending upon the suitability of the candidate. Eligible applicants can submit the ONLINE application from 15 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 through the Bank's website. The selection process involves preliminary scrutiny, shortlisting, and personal interaction or interview before the Selection Committee.

Candidates must meet the following nationality, qualification, and age criteria to be eligible for the Punjab & Sind Bank Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) position:

• Nationality: Must be a Citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st Jan 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with an eligibility certificate issued by the Govt. of India.
• Mandatory Educational Qualifications: Must be a Graduate or have an equivalent degree from a reputed Govt. recognized University and must be CAIIB.
• Mandatory Experience: 15 years in the banking or financial services, out of which a minimum of five years shall be in the Audit / Finance / Compliance / Legal / Risk Management functions. (Risk management functions include control functions within business lines; regional/zonal/business heads with requisite responsibility in control functions for five years or more are also eligible).
• Desirable Qualifications: Additional qualifications such as Ph.D. / MBA / LLM / CA / CMA / CS / CFA or Diploma / Degree in Compliance and Ethics or its equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with these additional qualifications.
• Age Limit: Minimum 40 years of age and less than 55 years of age as on 01.10.2026, including all relaxations.

The compensation and terms & conditions will be negotiated and finalized depending upon the suitability of the candidate. The Chief Compliance Officer is engaged for a fixed contractual tenure of minimum three years, which can be extended at the Bank's discretion subject to satisfactory performance. The engagement is purely contractual and does not attract provisions of PF, Gratuity, or Pension, and no allowances, payments, benefits, or facilities other than those mentioned in the terms are payable. Working hours, weekly offs, and holidays are applicable as per serving employees of the bank. The selected officer is entitled to 30 days of paid leave per calendar year (not more than 5 days at a time); absences exceeding 30 days in a contract year lead to proportionate deductions from the consolidated payment.

The Chief Compliance Officer assists senior management in effectively managing compliance risks faced by the bank. The core responsibilities include:

• Designing and maintaining a compliance framework, conducting compliance training on regulatory and conduct risks, and communicating compliance expectations.
• Apprising the Board and senior management on regulations, rules, standards, and developments, and providing clarification on compliance issues.
• Conducting compliance risk assessments at least once a year, developing a risk-oriented activity plan for ACB approval, and reporting promptly on major changes, failures, or breaches.
• Monitoring and periodically testing compliance, examining sustenance of compliance, and ensuring time-bound compliance with supervisory observations made by the RBI.
• Framing and implementing a comprehensive Compliance Policy and Compliance Manual for the Bank, and vetting guidelines and circulars before dissemination.
• Interacting frequently with Legal, Operational Risk Management, Taxation, and Audit/Inspection departments, and submitting quarterly/annual reviews to the Board.
• Serving as the nodal point of contact between the bank and the RBI, participating in quarterly informal discussions, and ensuring compliance with overseas branch regulations and FEMA requirements.
• Acting as a member of the 'new product' committees to ensure new products and processes have clearance from all perspectives including compliance.

1. Log on to the Bank's website at https://punjabandsind.bank.in/ ↗ and navigate to the "Recruitment" link on the Home Page.
2. Ensure you have scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, hand-written declaration, education certificates, experience certificates, and DOB proof in the specified formats (.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, .gif for images; PDF for documents).
3. Fill out the online application form with correct details matching your certificates and identity proof.
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000/- plus applicable GST (Total fee Rs. 1180/- including CGST and SGST for New Delhi, or IGST for out of New Delhi) via the ONLINE mode only.
5. Submit the completed online application form before the last date of 30.10.2026 and retain a copy for future reference and interview verification.

The selection process for the Chief Compliance Officer post comprises:

• Preliminary Scrutiny: Checking applications with reference to age, qualifications, experience, and other eligibility conditions.
• Shortlisting: Shortlisting candidates based on relevant experience, seniority, professional credentials, academic track record, and suitability.
• Personal Interaction / Interview: An interview before a duly constituted Selection Committee assessing knowledge of credit, market, operational, liquidity, technology, cyber, climate risks, leadership ability, independence of judgement, and regulatory awareness.
• Verification: Verification of credentials, vigilance status, integrity, reputation, and antecedents, followed by medical fitness and background checks. Final selection is based on marks obtained in the interview process according to merit ranking.

• Applications must be submitted online through the official website between 15.10.2026 and 30.10.2026. No other mode of application is accepted.
• Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. Cash, demand drafts, cheques, and money orders are not accepted.
• Candidates must produce original educational certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates at the time of document verification and interview.
• Serving candidates in Government or Public Sector Undertakings including banks must produce a "No Objection Certificate" from their employer at the time of interview.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate.
• The selected candidate will be posted preferably at the Head Office/Corporate Office, though the bank reserves the right to post them anywhere in India.