Compliance Risk Manager (CRM)

Skills

About the Role

You will design and monitor Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and policies, prepare for and manage regulatory inspections, and conduct due diligence reviews. You will develop AML guidance and training materials, update internal handbooks, advise senior management, manage day-to-day compliance team activities, perform quality assurance checks, and compile compliance reports.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in business studies, law, accounting or specific training in risk management
• Background in investment, banking, insurance or law enforcement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Spanish and Filipino communication skills desirable but not essential
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Analytical, investigative and enquiring mindset
• Systematic approach to work and strong attention to detail
• Exceptional report writing skills
• Tech savvy and proficient with modern technologies
• Extensive knowledge of relevant regulatory and legal frameworks
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage inspections by the Regulator
• Research and understand changes in regulation
• Develop and oversee implementation of AML policies
• Develop AML guidance materials, training resources and controls
• Update internal handbook on AML policies
• Advise and update senior management and the compliance team on policy implications
• Implement the annual AML plan and perform quality assurance checks
• Conduct due diligence reviews
• Report results of AML risk assessments and monitor remedial proceedings
• Identify, investigate and resolve non-compliant activities
• Review and approve advertisements for publishing and broadcasting
• Plan and keep records of annual and ongoing AML training sessions
• Provide advice on implications of future business strategies
• Act as a subject matter expert and point of reference for compliance queries
• Inform senior management and the Compliance Officer on relevant breaches
• Assist the Compliance Officer in compiling reports for the board and internal risk committees
• Address issues relating to transaction monitoring, filtering, PEP, adverse media and sanctions
• Manage day-to-day activities of the compliance team including meetings, training and onboarding
• Assist HR in recruitment for the compliance department
• Report and monitor investor and client onboarding KPIs
• Support technical department in developing compliance technologies and Reg-Tech quality assurance