Aviva Finance Limited
Officer — First Assistant Vice President (FAVP), Legal & Recovery Department at Aviva Finance
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-11-29
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Aviva Finance Limited
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-10-30
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
LLB and LLM (LLB, LLM, MBM acceptable). Degree from a reputed university (preference for reputed public universities). Academic requirement: at least two first Division/Class (or equivalent GPA/CGPA) and no 3rd Division/Class in any academic result.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare various notices against defaulter clients.
- Deal with problematic clients and perform frequent field visits.
- Regular court appearances for NI Act, 420/406 and Artha Rin cases.
- Follow up on pending Artha Rin and NI Act cases under processing.
- Prepare and send letters to lawyers to initiate cases.
- Maintain constant contact with lawyers on legal matters.
- Prepare Artha Rin and NI Act case filing papers and related documents.
- Recovery of write-off, SME and corporate clients’ dues.
- Prepare Bangladesh Bank reports as required.
- Perform other tasks assigned by management from time to time.
Required Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Companies Act-1994, Financial Institution Act, NI Act and Artha Rin procedures
- Knowledge of Income Tax Act, VAT & Supplementary Duty Act, Labour Law and BB/DFIM circulars
- Excellent drafting and written communication skills in Bengali and English
- Proficiency in Bengali typing and official document drafting
- Strong court representation and litigation skills
- Negotiation, recovery and client management skills
- Good interpersonal, analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to work under pressure and coordinate with senior leadership
Benefits & Compensation
- Attractive salary and other benefits (discussed with shortlisted candidates)
- Exposure to a leading NBFI and diverse legal/recovery matters
- Equal opportunity employer and professional work environment
Job Description
Aviva Finance Limited is seeking a seasoned legal professional to join its Legal & Recovery Department as Officer — First Assistant Vice President (FAVP). This job circular is for a dynamic individual with strong litigation, recovery and coordination skills to represent the company in courts and lead recovery initiatives. If you are an experienced legal professional in the financial sector and wish to apply, please read the full circular carefully and follow the application instructions at the end.Why this job and company?This company is a well-established Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) operating in Bangladesh since 1996.The role offers responsibility for court representation, recovery of delinquent accounts, case preparation and cross-departmental coordination.Aviva Finance places emphasis on integrity, confidentiality and regulator coordination — a strong fit for career growth in financial legal work.Position summaryThe officer will act as an authorized representative of Aviva Finance Limited in court proceedings (NI Act, Artha Rin and related cases), manage follow-ups for pending Artha Rin and NI Act cases, prepare and send legal notices, liaise with external advocates, and pursue recovery actions for write-offs, SME and corporate accounts. The role requires close coordination with Credit Administration, Investment and other internal departments.Key responsibilities (high-level)Appear regularly at courts for various cases (NI Act, 420/406, Artha Rin).Prepare and serve notices and legal filings for defaulter clients.Prepare and file Artha Rin and NI Act case documentation and related papers.Coordinate with external lawyers and maintain constant contact regarding legal matters and case progress.Follow up on pending cases, monitor case status and ensure timely actions.Drive recoveries of write-off, SME and corporate accounts and pursue recovery strategies.Prepare Bangladesh Bank reports as required and support regulator interactions.Support management with ad-hoc legal and recovery-related tasks.Required education & qualificationsBachelor of Law (LLB) and Master of Law (LLM). MBM also acceptable where indicated.Degree from a reputed university; preference to candidates from reputed public universities.Academic standard: at least two first division/class (or equivalent GPA/CGPA) and no 3rd division/class in any academic result.ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in banking or financial institutions.At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a Legal & Recovery department within a bank or financial institution.Prior exposure to leasing and NBFI legal processes is highly desirable.Competencies, skills & attributesIn-depth knowledge of Companies Act-1994, Financial Institutions Act (as applicable), NI Act, Artha Rin Adalat procedures, Income Tax Act, VAT & Supplementary Duty Act, Labour Law-2006, Bangladesh Bank guidelines, DFIM circulars and other BB circulars relevant for NBFIs.Excellent drafting and communication skills in Bengali and English (both spoken and written).Proficiency in typing and drafting official documents in Bengali.Strong analytical, strategic thinking and negotiation skills.High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and ability to work under pressure.Good interpersonal skills, self-motivation and flexibility to coordinate with senior leadership and regulators.Benefits & compensationAttractive salary and other benefits to be offered — details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.Opportunity to work in a reputed NBFI in Bangladesh, exposure to a wide range of legal & recovery matters.Equal opportunity employer; professional development and collaborative working environment.Workplace & employment typeLocation: Dhaka, Bangladesh (Head Office in Motijheel).Employment Type: Full Time.How to applyPlease submit an updated CV with a cover letter, two recent passport-size photographs, a copy of your NID and two references to Human Resource and Administration Department at Sara Tower (9th Floor), 11/A, Toyenbee Circular Road, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. Alternatively, you may apply by email: career@avivabd.com. When you apply by email, mention "Application for the post of Officer- First Assistant Vice President (FAVP) - Legal & Recovery Department" in the subject line. Applications must be submitted by the deadline noted in this circular.Important keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply — included in this posting for SEO and clarity. This circular is intended to clearly instruct eligible candidates how to apply and what the company expects from applicants.Aviva Finance Limited is committed to equal opportunity and will contact only shortlisted candidates.