SVP of Compliance - Global Banking

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Vice President of Compliance to lead their Compliance in Manila. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a significant impact on the future of banking, driving sustainable progress through imagination and determination.

If you thrive in a continuously evolving environment and are passionate about compliance risk management, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you'll do:

As the Senior Vice President of Compliance, your primary responsibility will be leading the Compliance. You will oversee its overall strategy and direction while managing a team of 50+ dedicated compliance officers. Your role will involve executing Group Compliance strategy effectively and efficiently, supporting enhancements of standardized compliance processes and controls. You will also manage risk activities sourced to the compliance in the country from Group Compliance. Your role will require regular reporting on performance of sourced activities and risk events to senior stakeholders. Additionally, you will promote innovation initiatives within Group Compliance while representing the compliance towards internal business partners and external authorities when needed.

• Actively engage in innovation initiatives within Group Compliance, identifying and executing enhancement opportunities to modernize processes and tools.

• Build and manage a strong talent pipeline, ensuring succession planning and leadership development for the Compliance team.

• Deliver timely and accurate reporting on performance of sourced activities and risk events, supporting Group Compliance in meeting regulatory expectations.

• Ensure end-to-end service execution and management for outsourced compliance activities, including service documentation, business continuity, and operational oversight.

• Lead the Manila Compliance team of 50 officers, overseeing multiple sub-teams and aligning team growth with strategic compliance goals.

• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships by representing Compliance with internal partners and external regulators (e.g., Central Bank, local authorities).

• Oversee the risk management and execution of sourced compliance activities covering financial crime, conduct compliance, ethics, and data protection.

• Support Group Compliance by enhancing standardized processes and ensuring effective day-to-day management of local operations and cross-functional coordination.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Vice President of Compliance position brings extensive experience in compliance within an international bank or financial institution. With at least 10 years of compliance related experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a people management role, you have developed an in-depth understanding of compliance risks and processes. Your experience managing multiple compliance teams has honed your ability to provide clear direction to employees and subordinates. You have demonstrated excellent compliance risk identification, mitigation, and management abilities. Your proven ability to recruit and develop high-quality compliance officers will be crucial in this role. Lastly, your knowledge of local and international standards, regulations, and practices in the field of compliance risk management will be invaluable.

• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple compliance teams and aligning them with strategic business objectives.

• Excellent risk identification and mitigation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate and influence stakeholders and team members across all levels of the organization.

• High work ethic, trusted judgment, proactive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills. Capable of managing in high-pressure environments with a disciplined and self-motivated mindset.

• In-depth understanding of compliance risks—including financial economic crime (FEC), conduct, and data protection—and sound knowledge of local and international regulations impacting regulated financial services.

• Minimum 10+ years of compliance-related experience, including at least 5 years in a people management role, preferably within an international bank or financial institution.

• Proven ability to lead, recruit, and develop high-performing compliance teams. Skilled in managing team performance, driving integration, and fostering a strong compliance culture.

• Strong ability to oversee timely execution of compliance strategy, including centralized activities such as quality assurance and MLRO support.

• Strong understanding of banking products/services and international regulations related to financial crime compliance, with the ability to identify emerging risks in the sector.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is committed to empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and business. They believe that sustainable progress is driven by people with the imagination and determination to make a better future for themselves and those around them. Working for our client means working with the most diverse workforce where no challenge is the same. They are changing what banking is, offering plenty of opportunities for personal growth in a continuously evolving environment.

What's next:

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Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.