Compliance Review Officer

A leading financial institution is hiring a Compliance Review Officer in Taguig. You’ll conduct risk-based reviews, identify control gaps, and work with business units and senior leadership to ensure regulatory and AML/CFT compliance. This role offers the chance to safeguard operations, engage with stakeholders and regulators, and support a culture of ethical, compliant practices.

What you'll do:

As a Compliance Review Officer, you will be entrusted with conducting thorough monitoring activities that underpin the organisation’s commitment to regulatory excellence. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve performing risk-based assessments designed to verify the effectiveness of internal controls while ensuring alignment with statutory requirements. You will collaborate extensively with business units and external regulators, facilitating open communication channels that help resolve compliance issues efficiently. By developing tailored testing methodologies and executing quality assurance reviews, you will play an essential role in identifying potential risks before they escalate. Your ability to report findings clearly and work alongside stakeholders to implement corrective actions will be key to maintaining a culture of accountability. In this position, you will also track remediation efforts diligently, ensuring that solutions are sustainable and contribute positively to organisational resilience.

• Conduct comprehensive monitoring, quality assurance, and review activities focused on regulatory and AML/CFT compliance throughout the organisation.
• Perform detailed assessments and verifications using a risk-based approach to evaluate the effectiveness of control measures against applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Report any identified non-compliance gaps to the Compliance Review Head or Chief Compliance Officer, ensuring timely escalation to senior management and the Board.
• Collaborate closely with related business units as well as local regulators when necessary to support effective compliance risk management.
• Assist in developing methodologies for compliance testing approaches, including defining scope and resources required for each review cycle.
• Execute planned reviews of business units according to approved scopes, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up on findings.
• Work together with stakeholders to address identified issues and gaps, fostering an environment of shared responsibility for compliance.
• Assess the organisation’s level of adherence to regulations, identify areas of non-compliance or regulatory gaps, and develop actionable plans in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Monitor progress on rectification and remediation efforts to prevent recurrence of non-compliance issues, providing regular updates to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by sharing insights gained from reviews and promoting best practices across departments.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Compliance Review Officer position brings proven experience in regulatory compliance within financial services or related sectors. Your educational background equips you with foundational knowledge necessary for understanding complex legal frameworks. You possess strong technical skills that allow you to analyse data efficiently using industry-standard tools. Your interpersonal strengths foster productive relationships with colleagues at all levels, enabling collaborative problem-solving when addressing compliance challenges. Effective communication is one of your core attributes; you can distil intricate information into clear reports suitable for senior management review. Your attention to detail ensures that no aspect of compliance goes unchecked while your analytical mindset helps anticipate emerging risks. By demonstrating reliability in tracking remediation efforts, you contribute meaningfully towards building a resilient organisational culture rooted in ethical conduct.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university is required for this role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory and regulatory obligations governing financial organisations in the Philippines is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential for effective reporting and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills are needed for presenting findings clearly to various audiences within the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal abilities enable you to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different departments.
• Attention to detail ensures accurate assessment of compliance levels and identification of potential gaps.
• Ability to develop structured methodologies for compliance testing enhances overall review processes.
• Experience in monitoring progress on remediation efforts supports long-term improvements in compliance practices.
• Capacity for analytical thinking aids in evaluating complex regulatory scenarios and proposing practical solutions.

What sets this company apart:

This leading financial institution is known for its strong commitment to integrity and ethical governance. Employees enjoy flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative environment where contributions are valued. The role offers meaningful work in compliance, with opportunities to grow expertise and make a real impact on regulatory standards and business practices.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on an impactful role where your skills can truly make a difference in regulatory compliance, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—take the next step towards joining a team committed to excellence.

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