Overall purpose, duties and responsibilities of the role:
As the Compliance & AML Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the business in the implementation and execution of the Company’s compliance framework. Subject to the direction and instruction of the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer or his Deputy, you are tasked to execute and ensure that the Company operates in the highest standards of compliance in accordance with local and regional regulatory framework, as well as best practices in the industry.
The ideal candidate is someone with relevant experience in similar roles in the financial services industry. You will be meticulous and precise and shall have a strong and confident personality. You should be able to hold your own in conversation and have an opinion that you can express with genuine enthusiasm and passion for what you do.
Subject to the review and direction of the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer or his Deputy:Conducts regular reviews of AML risk-based tools and monitoring systems;Investigates, evaluates, resolves and monitors suspicious transactions (STR) / covered transactions (CTR) / Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and/or other individuals under the different watchlists or sanctioned lists to mitigate compliance risks;Formulates, reviews, modifies, and disseminates guidelines and policies related to AML Compliance program of the Company;Coordinates with regulators on cases that may be placed under investigation or subject to freeze order·Increase compliance awareness through proper administration of the Company compliance programs Provides paralegal and administrative support to the Compliance & Legal Affairs team;Updates legal reference materials and tracks contracts and other documents for review of the ComplianceTo be proactive, and use your experience to assess situations and have an opinion about the appropriate course of actionEssential Skills / Qualifications:
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College degreeStrong background in compliance and regulatory frameworkProactive, highly motivated individual with capacity to think out of the boxActive listener and has excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and FilipinoMust demonstrate high level of professionalism, honesty and in Excellent organizational and time management skillsHighly analytical, resourceful and flexible with high level of energy and enthusiasmProficient in common computer applications (MS Office)Has the ability to understand, and execute complex written and verbal instructionsNeeds to be able to maintain confidentiality in emergencies and difficult situationsMust be pleasant to work with, efficient, friendly and responsibleMust understand that organization is a start-up enterprise and willing to work and adjust accordingly