Reporting directly to the Director of Compliance who is based in Singapore. This role will be in charge of all aspects of compliance in Philippines, including Anti-Money Laundering, and liaising with BSP and AMLC on all matters. This role is ideal for an experienced compliance professional who thrives in a fast-moving fintech environment, is excellent at collaborating with cross-function teams, and sets up processes and controls in a scalable manner.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the firm's Philippines compliance framework, ensuring adherence to Philippines regulatory requirements, including AML and Sanctions.
Set up Key Obligation Register and associated controls
Be the key liaison with Philippines regulators including BSP and AMLC
Set up, maintain and update compliance policies, manuals, and procedures
Keep track of regulatory changes and notifications from regulator, perform gap analysis and work with stakeholders to implement processes
Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Business, Product and Operational Units, as well as any relevant external stakeholders in regard to compliance matters
Lead all compliance activities related to new business initiatives and projects, providing business and product teams with compliance advisory and recommendations
Manage inspections, filings, surveys and regulatory communications
Support the Director of Compliance with regional initiatives and handle any other compliance tasks as required

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in compliance within financial institutions; experience in fintech or payments is a strong advantage
Experience in Philippines AML regulations, Sanctions regulations and STR reporting is mandatory
Strong ability to balance business growth with regulatory requirements, offering pragmatic recommendations
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Experience in payments regulations across South East Asia is advantageous

Interested candidates are invited to send your comprehensive resume with current and expected salary package via this job ad. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Senior Manager, Compliance