Compliance Officer - General Regulations

The Role

As a Compliance Officer - General Regulations, you will oversee and coordinate the implementation of the compliance system, and likewise the identification, monitoring, and control of compliance and business risks. You will keep senior management of SBC informed of new regulations and their impact on the business and operations of the bank. You will be the central point of the contract with regulatory agencies and act as the lead implementor of the company’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MLPP).

How you'll contribute

Know the general operations of the company without necessarily engaging or actively participating in the day-to-day operations of the firm.Assist in the formulation of replies to cited exceptions by regulatory agencies such as BSP and SEC. Monitor and ensure immediate resolution of audit findings.Act as liaison personnel and maintain harmonious relationships between SBC and regulatory agencies such as SEC and BSP.Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the compliance system of SBC to its personnel.Disseminate and explain new regulatory issuances and initiates a meeting with concerned units to address possible issues/concerns that may be raised during their implementation.Ensure compliance with SBC's internal policies and guidelines.Participate in the formulation of the business requirement for any system enhancement to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.Ensure that SBC’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MLPP) is updated and consistent.Ensure compliance by all SBC officers and employees with the company’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MLPP).Conduct periodic compliance checking through sample testing and review of audit reports which covers completeness and timeliness of CTR and STR submission, proper implementation of KYC and customer due diligence, and effectivity of record-keeping and retention system.Prepare and submit Quarterly Compliance Report to the Corporate Governance Committee, to include among others, escalation and immediate resolution of issues disclosed during compliance testing and major implications of new regulations.

What we’re looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Legal ManagementAt least 3 years experience in Compliance and general regulationsKnowledge of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulesAbove average oral and written communication skills. Policy and report writing skills. Good interpersonal skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Investigation/auditing skills.Able to interpret rules and regulations. Able to provide sound advice to business units. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior management and external regulatory agencies. Keen to details