AML Compliance Analyst, Center of Excellence

Sun Life Financial; Philippines; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking an FC CoE Analyst in the Philippines to review and analyze name screening and transaction monitoring alerts for financial crime risks. You will perform L1 reviews, research using internal systems, and document outcomes to support a compliant AML program.

The role requires 1–3 years in operations or monitoring, a finance/business/law background, and familiarity with AML regulations. Insurance sector exposure is preferred, with opportunities to grow in a global team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or related field; AML certifications like CAMS/CA are a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in Business Operations, monitoring alert clearance.
• Exposure to Insurance sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and investigate name screening and transaction monitoring alerts to identify financial crime risks.
• Perform L1 Review for Name Screening per procedures, regs and standards.
• Conduct research using internal systems and public sources.
• Document findings, observations, and outcomes in required tools/templates.
• Adhere to workflows, targets and quality standards.
• Identify data gaps or issues and escalate to Team Leaders or Quality Control.
• Participate in training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-based, delivery-focused environment.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement through feedback and learning.
• Maintain up-to-date AML regulations, sanctions programs, and financial crime trends.
• Support periodic reviews of monitoring rules and screening criteria.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/business/law

Job description

Sun Life Financial is seeking an FC CoE Analyst in the Philippines to review and analyze name screening and transaction monitoring alerts for financial crime risks. You will perform L1 reviews, research using internal systems, and document outcomes to support a compliant AML program.

The role requires 1–3 years in operations or monitoring, a finance/business/law background, and familiarity with AML regulations. Insurance sector exposure is preferred, with opportunities to grow in a global team.