Assistant Manager (AML)

Grant Thornton; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking an experienced regulatory/compliance professional in Makati to act as a subject matter expert on regulatory reviews and to support projects for international clients. You will interpret regulations, lead project delivery, and review client documentation to ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with senior client management and contribute to business development while developing expertise across evolving regulatory frameworks,

Qualifications

• Strong regulatory knowledge of Financial Regulator rules and guidance procedures.
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years experience in relevant roles.
• Knowledge of regulatory landscape for regulated financial institutions Ireland and internationally, incl. financial crime topics.
• Experience leading high-performing teams to deliver results.
• Understanding of current regulation; ability to develop a specialization in new areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills.
• Proven planning, project management, networking and influencing abilities.
• Third level qualification in related area; CAMS/ACOI desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be a key team member on projects with multiple team members and client deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise on projects; act as SME on 2nd/3rd line of defence; deliver regulatory mandated review work.
• Interpret and implement regulations.
• Plan and manage projects, meet deadlines.
• Review client documentation relating to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with client senior management up to board level.
• Prepare detailed reports on deliverables and recommendations.
• Assist leadership in business development and proposals.
• Develop new business opportunities with Grant Thornton and other departments.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial regulation

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Client relations

Leadership

CAMS/ACOI desirable

Education

Related degree

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Be a key team member on projects involving multiple team members and client deliverables.
• Provision of technical expertise on a range of relevant projects, including to act as Subject Matter Expert on 2nd or 3rd line of defence projects, delivering regulatory mandated review work (e.g. on behalf of the Central Bank of Ireland or other competent authority), and assisting in the delivery of Grant Thornton’s work with international offices and for international clients
• The interpretation and implementation of regulations.
• Planning and managing projects as required, meeting all deadlines in a timely manner.
• Reviewing client documentation in relation to regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with client senior management, up to and including board-level directors.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining project deliverables and where relevant professional recommendations.
• Be involved in the process and assist the management team in strategic business development activities, including identifying client needs, opportunities and working on proposals for new business.
• Active involvement in developing new business opportunities and working closely with other departments within Grant Thornton to do so.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge in regulation and Financial Regulator rules and guidance procedures.
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years experience in relevant roles.
• Knowledge of the regulatory landscape for regulated financial institutions both in Ireland and internationally, including in relation to financial crime risk topics.
• Experience being part of and managing high performing teams and working with them to deliver exceptional results.
• A detailed understanding of aspects of current regulation with an ability to develop a specialism in other areas of new regulation.
• Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a challenging and dynamic work environment.
• Outstanding communication (both spoken and written) and people skills.
• Demonstrated outstanding planning, project management, networking and influencing skills.
• Third level qualification in related area. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) / Professional Diploma in Compliance - Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland (ACOI), or other is desirable.
• Strong client focus and client relationship management skills.
• Strong project management skills, issue resolution and the ability to plan and manage local and global projects with large teams.
• A strong team player who is also prepared to lead.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Business development skills.