AML/KYC Associate (Davao)

PwC; Davao City; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in the Advisory practice is seeking an Entry-Level Associate for Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE). Fresh graduates or those with less than one year of experience will build a foundation in financial crime, compliance, and risk operations, with training across KYC and Transaction Monitoring.

Associates will learn through defined procedures, deliver high-quality analyses, and grow through coaching, teamwork, and feedback within a structured delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with less than one year of experience welcome.
• Exposure to AML, KYC, TM, compliance or financial services is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support financial crime reviews and operational tasks per procedures and client standards.
• Conduct research and analysis using internal systems and public sources.
• Document findings, observations, and decisions in required tools and templates.
• Follow defined workflows, turnaround times, and quality standards.
• Participate in training, coaching sessions, and team discussions.
• Escalate questions, risks, or data gaps appropriately and timely.
• Collaborate with team members, Team Leaders, and Quality Control.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement through feedback, learning, and self-development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Job Description & Summary

This role is designed for fresh graduates or early-career professionals with less than one year of experience who are looking to build a foundation in financial crime, compliance, and risk operations.

Associates will be trained and deployed across KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and related financial crime workstreams, depending on business needs and individual capability development. At this stage, the focus is on learning, discipline, execution, and quality, rather than prior technical expertise.

Success in this role depends on strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, professional judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a structured, delivery-focused environment.

As an Entry-Level Associate, you will:

• Support financial crime reviews and operational tasks in line with defined procedures, regulatory requirements, and client standards
• Conduct research and analysis using internal systems and publicly available sources
• Accurately document findings, observations, and decisions in required tools and templates
• Follow defined workflows, turnaround times, and quality standards
• Actively participate in training, coaching sessions, and team discussions
• Escalate questions, risks, or data gaps appropriately and in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with team members, Team Leaders, and Quality Control
• Demonstrate continuous improvement through feedback, learning, and self-development

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Associate

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or college graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Fresh graduates or candidates with less than one year of experience are welcome
• Prior exposure to AML, KYC, TM, compliance, or financial services is an advantage but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training {+ 25 more}

Desired Languages

If blank, desired languages not specified

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes