Associate - Screening and Payment Compliance

Macquarie Group; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking a Markets/Compliance professional to review alerts from screening systems and ensure timely, accurate case assessments across sanctions and watchlists.

You will work within the global Screening and Payment Compliance Team, collaborating with Financial Crime Risk, to improve efficiency and reduce manual work while maintaining strict regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Interest in screening and AML regulations.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience working within a financial institution performing critical control functions.
• Strong organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.
• Prior experience with screening systems and screening processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate alerts from counterparty name and payment screenings against sanctions lists and regulatory databases.
• Ensure cases are assessed accurately and completed within agreed timelines.
• Identify risks, escalate concerns when necessary and contribute to continual process improvements.

Skills

Screening and AML regulations

Tools

Screening systems

Job description

Join our Market Services Division as part of the global Screening and Payment Compliance Team, which is responsible for conducting client name and payment screening checks to support AML regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in our office location.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

You will review and investigate alerts generated from counterparty name and payment screenings against sanctions lists, watchlists and other regulatory databases, ensuring cases are assessed accurately and completed within agreed timelines. You will apply strong attention to detail and sound judgement in identifying potential risks and escalating concerns when necessary.

In addition, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying more efficient ways of working, reducing manual processes, and enhancing screening outcomes. Working closely with the Financial Crime Risk team and key stakeholders, you will help ensure escalations and compliance matters are managed promptly and effectively.

What You Offer

• An interest in screening and AML regulations
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to summarise complex findings
• Experience working within a financial institution performing critical control functions
• Strong organisational, communication and prioritisation skills
• Prior experience with screening systems and screening processes is an advantage.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
• Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Corporate Operations Group

In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We’re a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market services, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.