Assistant Manager, Financial Crime Compliance & AML

Manulife/John Hancock; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking an Assistant Manager for Financial Crime Compliance to support AML/ATF, ABAC, and regulatory reporting. The role focuses on process execution, QA, and governance for timely regulatory submissions.

The candidate will oversee AML/ATF systems, conduct QA/testing, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are met. A minimum of 5 years in financial services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AML and sanctions concepts, laws and regulations.
• Familiar with AML systems such as watchlist scanning and transaction monitoring.
• Experience in quality assurance and compliance testing.
• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 5 years in financial industry.

Responsibilities

• 2nd line defense of AML/ATF related activities, including EDD, STRs, CTRs, and regulator submissions.
• Oversee AML/ATF systems, processes, and controls for effectiveness and quality.
• Ensure timely first line monitoring and escalation of issues.
• FATCA and CRS reporting, review and training participation.
• Test the effectiveness of the compliance program via QA and compliance testing.
• Prepare yearly QA/test plan for approval by CCO.
• Coordinate timely follow-ups and regulator reporting within prescribed timelines.
• Participate in AMLATF self-assessments and AMLATF questionnaires.

Skills

AML/ATF knowledge

Sanctions concepts

Transaction monitoring

Quality assurance

Compliance testing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

AML systems (watchlist & t/m)

AML regulatory portal

Job description

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking an Assistant Manager for Financial Crime Compliance to support AML/ATF, ABAC, and regulatory reporting. The role focuses on process execution, QA, and governance for timely regulatory submissions.

The candidate will oversee AML/ATF systems, conduct QA/testing, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are met. A minimum of 5 years in financial services is preferred.