Analyst- KYC

Position: AML/KYC Analyst

Location: Manila

About Us

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.

Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 3,000 colleagues worldwide.

What’s it like to work here?

We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team. 

About Your New Role

The KYC Analyst is responsible for conducting customer due diligence and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.  This role plays a key part in preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes by verifying customer identities, assessing risk, and escalating suspicious activities.

• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on new and existing clients.
• Verify customer identity, ownership structure, and source of funds/wealth.
• Review and validate KYC documentation in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Assess customer risk profiles and recommend appropriate risk ratings.
• Escalate potential red flags to Compliance.
• Maintain accurate and complete KYC records and audit trails.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and inspections.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and compliance best practices.
• Participate in continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Participate in training programs and professional development initiatives

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Risk, or Financial Services Operations. 
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of KYC/AML regulations (e.g. FATF, local regulatory requirements).
• Experience in using KYC systems and screening tools (e.g. World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones, Refinitiv).
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional Language capabilities outside of English is advantageous (e.g. Mandarin, Arabic, etc.)

Sound like you?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical and dental)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events