Legal and Compliance Officer

What you'll do:

As a Legal Risk and Compliance Officer, you will play an integral role in safeguarding the organisation’s reputation by ensuring robust legal risk controls are maintained at all times. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with colleagues across multiple departments as you help implement best practices in compliance management. You will take ownership of key monitoring tools such as the Compliance Tracker and Risk Registry—ensuring these reflect real-time progress on action items—and support training initiatives that empower others with essential knowledge. By keeping abreast of industry developments through regular regulatory checks and maintaining meticulous records from both legal and compliance perspectives, you will be instrumental in fostering an environment where everyone feels responsible for upholding high standards of corporate governance. Your ability to balance careful record-keeping with proactive communication will be crucial in creating a workplace where transparency, accountability, and shared responsibility are deeply embedded.

• Maintain accurate records for both legal risk management and compliance functions, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible for audits or regulatory reviews.
• Assist in organising, delivering, and monitoring compliance obligations across all levels of the organisation by coordinating with various departments to ensure timely completion of requirements.
• Conduct thorough research on regulatory websites, circulars, and issuances to keep the business informed of any changes or updates relevant to operations.
• Facilitate compliance testing and risk assessments by gathering data, preparing detailed reports, identifying gaps or areas for improvement, and recommending actionable solutions.
• Monitor tools such as the Compliance Tracker and Risk Registry to ensure real-time progress is accurately reflected on all action items related to compliance activities.
• Provide dedicated support to senior leadership in implementing effective control frameworks that address legal risk, compliance requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Track the completion of compliance-related action items by different business units, offering guidance when needed and escalating issues appropriately to maintain accountability.
• Support training initiatives by helping design, deliver, or monitor sessions that build awareness of compliance responsibilities throughout the organisation.
• Undertake additional responsibilities or ad hoc projects as assigned by executives, including providing legal or compliance assistance on urgent or strategic matters as they arise.

What you bring:

To excel as a Legal Risk and Compliance Officer in this setting, your background should include several years spent navigating intricate regulatory environments within financial services or lending organisations. Your legal qualifications equip you with sound judgement when interpreting new regulations or advising on best practices. Beyond technical expertise, your approachable manner makes you an effective communicator during training sessions or when clarifying procedures for colleagues. You thrive in environments where teamwork is valued above individual achievement—always willing to lend support wherever it is needed most. Your reliability ensures that sensitive matters are handled discreetly while deadlines are consistently met. Above all else, your dedication to nurturing an inclusive workplace culture sets you apart as someone who truly understands what it means to work together towards common objectives. Your ability to collaborate seamlessly across teams while maintaining meticulous attention to detail will be vital for success in this role.

• Active membership of the Philippine Bar with strong legal credentials demonstrated by successful completion of the bar examination (Preferred not required)
• At least three years’ experience in compliance or risk roles within financial services, lending institutions, or other regulated industries where complex regulatory frameworks are navigated daily.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices, integrity, and responsible business conduct throughout previous professional experiences.
• Dependable approach when handling sensitive information combined with discretion and prompt responsiveness to urgent requests from senior leadership.
• Experience conducting or supporting compliance testing and risk assessments with proven ability to identify issues quickly and recommend practical improvements.
• Familiarity with monitoring compliance trackers and risk registries while ensuring accuracy in reporting to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Proven capability in designing or delivering compliance training sessions that build awareness among colleagues while reinforcing accountability at every level.
• Strong organisational skills paired with excellent time management abilities enabling you to balance multiple priorities without compromising accuracy in record-keeping.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills allowing you to communicate effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds as well as regulators and external partners.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out within the financial services sector due to its steadfast commitment to ethical business practices coupled with genuine care for employee wellbeing. Here you will discover an environment that places collaboration above competition—where every voice is heard and each contribution is appreciated regardless of hierarchy. The leadership team actively fosters open communication channels so ideas can be freely exchanged at all levels. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities tailored around their personal needs alongside access to ongoing training programmes designed for continuous learning. The company’s reputation for dependability extends beyond client relationships; it is equally dedicated to supporting its people through transparent policies and fair treatment. By joining this team, you become part of a community built on kindness, respect, mutual support, and inclusivity—qualities that underpin long-term success both professionally and personally. This supportive atmosphere not only encourages growth but also ensures that everyone feels genuinely connected as they work together towards shared goals.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in an environment where your expertise is valued and your growth supported every step of the way, this could be your next great opportunity.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your journey towards making a meaningful impact starts here.