compliance assistant

Scope of Work and Qualifications

· Assist in developing and implementing compliance program required for the company to operate within acceptable standards

· Liaise with officers and staff to ensure proper implementation of established compliance policies

· Review internal bank policies to ensure they align with external banking regulations

· Conduct research to identify new regulations that impact the organization

· Monitor client financial activities to ensure they are legal and in compliance with internal and external policies and regulations

· Collaborate with other departments such as operations, internal audit unit, IT and others to forward compliance issues for investigation

· Assist to initiate or recommend an investigative process in response to complaints of policy or procedural violation

· Assist in developing systems for the handling and resolution of policy violation

· Assist in conduct compliance testing prior to an external audit to ensure the organization’s policies and operations are up to standard

· Assist in monitoring the operations and procedures of the different sections of the organization to ensure overall compliance

· Assist in carrying out assessments to identify areas of potential compliance risks in order to implement preventive/corrective strategies to address compliance issues

· Provide reports on a regular basis to senior management to keep them updated on progress of compliance operations

· Organize compliance programs to educate personnel on recent and already existing compliance requirements

· Participate in seminars, conferences, and workshops to improve job knowledge

· Assist in managing all the details of a compliance program from planning, organizing, and controlling of a bank’s compliance activities

· Assist in ensuring that clients carry out activities within acceptable legal boundaries

· Carry out research to stay abreast with public interest and consumer protection and data protection laws

· Render assistance in conducting compliance testing and inspections to ensure the organization adheres to set internal and external lawsRequirements & Must-Have

Qualifications

Minimum Experience & Industry Background

• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, specifically handling KYC (Know Your Customer), AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and customer due diligence within a Fintech, Digital Bank, or Traditional Banking environment.
• Proven track record of monitoring client financial transactions, identifying red flags, and escalating suspicious activities.

Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance Expertise

• Solid working knowledge of Philippine regulatory frameworks, specifically BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) regulations, AMLC (Anti-Money Laundering Council) mandates, and the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
• Familiarity with internal bank policy alignment, compliance testing methodologies, and preparing documentation for internal/external audits.
• Exposure to consumer protection laws, data protection standards, and corporate governance principles.

Technical & Operational Competencies

• Experience conducting compliance risk assessments, policy gap reviews, and incident/complaint investigative support.
• Ability to synthesize complex regulatory updates and conduct regulatory research impacting business operations.
• Competence in preparing formal compliance status reports, risk logs, and management presentations.

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in AML, KYC, or general regulatory compliance (e.g., AMLC accreditation or similar industry training) are an advantage.

Pay: Php25,000.00 - Php35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person