KYC/AML Supervisor

Position: KYC/AML Supervisor

Location: Manila

About Us

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.

What is it like to work here

We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an accomplished KYC/AML Supervisor to join our Manila team as part of our financial services business in Manila.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Leading a small team of KYC Analysts who are responsible for collecting and reviewing documentation to meet customer due diligence requirements;
• providing guidance, training and technical assistance to the KYC Analysts and other members of the Maples Group on AML and KYC related issues;
• assisting with monitoring the team's workflow and ensuring deliverables are on track and completed timely;
• ensuring compliance and risk policies are adhered to; and
• Liaising with other members of the Maples Group, team, clients, and other third parties in various international jurisdictions.

What You Bring

In addition to a commitment to delivering superior candidate and stakeholder experiences:

• the successful applicant will be a university graduate with at least 5-7 years relevant experience in an AML/KYC/Compliance role. Specific knowledge of Cayman Islands AML/KYC requirements and/or an AML qualification would be an advantage.
• he/she will have very strong analytical skills with the ability to read and interpret documentation in line with specific requirements;
• the successful applicant will have excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications;
• in addition, he/she will have the ability to use initiative, be self-motivated and able to work independently, and work well under pressure to complete high volumes of work with regular deadlines and performance targets;
• this position requires a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency, ability to multi-task and excellent organizational, prioritization and communication skills;
• Fluency in English is required.

Benefits & Rewards

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.