Compliance Unit Head Independent Compliance Testing

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Job Summary

The ICT Compliance Unit Head is responsible for leading the Bank's ICT Compliance function by overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of compliance monitoring, testing, and governance programs across the Bank, its subsidiaries, and overseas branches. The role ensures adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards while proactively identifying emerging compliance risks and control gaps. The position provides strategic direction in strengthening the Bank's compliance framework, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability, and partnering with senior management and key stakeholders to support sound governance and risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ICT compliance testing, reviews, and assessments across the Bank, subsidiaries, and branches.
• Develop and enhance compliance monitoring programs, frameworks, and testing methodologies.
• Assess the effectiveness of compliance controls, policies, and governance processes.
• Identify compliance, regulatory, and technology risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and approve compliance reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Monitor and ensure timely resolution of compliance issues, audit findings, and action plans.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements, internal policies, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and key stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Lead, coach, and develop the ICT Compliance team.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and governance.
• Support regulatory examinations, strategic initiatives, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Legal Management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Compliance, ICT Risk Management, Information Security Governance, Internal Audit, Regulatory Compliance, or Internal Controls within the banking or financial services industry.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or people management experience, preferably handling compliance, audit, risk, or technology governance functions.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, ICT risk management, compliance frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience in managing regulatory examinations, audits, compliance reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be amenable to work onsite and be assigned in Makati or Ortigas.