Head, Regulatory Affairs

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Job Summary:

The Head of Regulatory Affairs (RA) shall ensure the Bank's compliance with applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud , regulations, and regulatory directives. The role oversees regulatory examinations, compliance requirements, and engagement with regulators to safeguard the Bank's adherence to applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance:

· Facilitate timely implementation of AML-related Orders (Freeze Orders, Provisional Asset Preservation Orders, and Asset Preservation Order) and AML-related requests (Request for KYC Documents and Bank Inquiries) by supervising and coordinating with the concerned units/branches to ensure compliance with the order and request.

· Monitor the effectivity of the AML-related Orders to ensure that customers will be able to have immediate access to their asset.

2. Risk Management:

· Oversee the management of AML and Fraud regulatory examinations by acting as the primary contact person for BSP/AMLC to ensure prompt compliance with and submission of necessary requirements of BSP/AMLC.

· Ensure that regulatory and internal audit requirements in relation to AML and Fraud are adequately addressed.

3. Relationship Building and Maintenance:

· Primary liaison with the regulators in relation to Fraud and AML concerns

4. Corporate Governance:

· Perform secretariat functions to ensure that Board and Senior Management are informed on the status of the Bank's compliance with AML laws and regulation.

5. Additional Responsibilities:

· Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Division and Bank.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree; Juris Doctor (JD) Degree Preferred

· Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Preferred

· At least five (5) years of relevant experience in AML, Fraud Compliance, or Regulatory Affairs

· Banking industry experience required

· Strong knowledge of AML regulations, regulatory examinations, and stakeholder management