AML Compliance Officer

About the Job

Location: Makati
Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Manager
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Compliance Team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati in the role of AML Officer.

In this role, you will assist in executing and implementing the Compliance Program, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering laws, rules, and regulations as mandated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Assist the AML Compliance Head in developing and implementing the AML component of the Compliance Program, validating and coordinating the implementation of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MLPP), and identifying relevant AML laws, regulations, and risks of non-compliance.
• Contribute to the development of risk-based strategies to strengthen AML controls across business units and assist in creating new AML policies, standards, FAQs, and related documents.
• Serve as a secondary contact for regulators on AML issues, assist in clarifying laws, rules, and regulations, and support the management of regulatory examinations, facilitating discussions with examiners as needed.
• Develop AML MIS reports for testing and monitoring KYC information, while reviewing and recommending improvements to existing reports for more efficient data analysis and management.
• Gather data to support responses to BSP findings, ROE, and AMLC investigations, finalizing replies and monitoring resolutions for AML-related issues, escalating delays when needed.
• Coordinate responses and track corrective actions for AML audits, assist business units in identifying linked accounts for frozen orders, and manage document submissions as requested by the AMLC.
• Evaluate incident reports to determine if STR filing is required, facilitate timely STR submissions to AMLC, and provide guidance to business units on the review, investigation, and preparation of STRs.
• Assist the AML Compliance Head in preparing presentation materials for Corporate Governance, Compliance Committee, and BCO/DBCO meetings.

What we're looking for

• Bachelors degree in Business or Economics.
• At least 3 years of relevant banking experience.
• Minimum 1 year of AML-related experience.
• Proficient in AML regulations and familiar with banking operations.
• Audit skills (preferred).

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them.
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth.