AVP, Compliance Advisory

PDAX; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PDAX is seeking a compliance professional to navigate the regulatory landscape for our blockchain-based financial services. The role requires strong knowledge of Philippine banking laws, AMLA, and commercial law, with the ability to review contracts and advise on risk and controls.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure policy development, training, monitoring, and reporting align with local and global regulatory expectations, fostering a compliant and responsible growth environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compliance, legal, or related work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Finance, or related field.
• Understanding Philippine laws: Banking, AMLA, Commercial Law and related regulations.
• Ability to understand and analyze contracts.
• Familiarity with Manual of Regulation for Non-Banking Financial Institutions and BSP Circulars.
• Knowledge of virtual assets, blockchain, fintech business models.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on the regulatory landscape of the business and the compliance function.
• Exercise sound regulatory and commercial judgment to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with laws to deliver fair outcomes for customers.
• Help enable a risk management culture within PDAX.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to follow laws, rules, and internal policy.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal analysis

Contract review

AML knowledge

Financial services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Finance, or related courses

Job description

About PDAX

At PDAX, we believe that the future of money is digital, and our mission is to empower all Filipinos to grow their wealth through blockchain technology.

At PDAX, we believe that the future of money is digital, and our mission is to empower all Filipinos to grow their wealth through blockchain technology.
As one of the first crypto firms in the Philippine market, we feel a sense of duty to our users and to the ecosystem to set the standard for safety, ease of access, and reliability.
We are looking for new team members that are passionate about cryptocurrency, want to work in a disruptive, fast-growing industry, and thrive in a start-up environment.
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to talk.

General Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance, opinions, direction, research, and training related to the regulatory landscape of the business and the compliance function both locally and globally
• Understand the business/industry/products/customers/processes/competitive landscape of PDAX and exercise sound regulatory and commercial judgment in resolving issues
• Ensure the business complies with the letter and spirit of relevant regulations in order to deliver fair outcomes for customers
• Help enable a risk management culture within PDAX’s business units
• Work proactively with stakeholders to ensure best practices are followed in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, regulations, and internal policy

Support the compliance function with respect to the following:

• Program and Policy Writing and Implementation;
• Compliance Training and Testing;
• Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting;
• Communication, Information Dissemination; and
• All other tasks that may be asked by Management from time to time

Qualifications

• Experience
• At least five (5) years of compliance, legal or related work
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Finance, or related courses
• Specialized knowledge
• Understanding of Philippine Laws especially Banking Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Act, Commercial Law, and other relevant laws
• Ability to understand and analyze contracts
• Understanding of Manual of Regulation for Non-Banking Financial Institutions and relevant BSP Circulars
• Working knowledge of virtual assets, blockchain, fintech business models
• Professional Certification/License
• License to practice law is preferred but not required
• Strategic Compliance for Banking Industry preferred but not required
• Certified AML Specialist is preferred but not required
• Certified Risk Analyst is preferred but not required

Our Culture

Communication

We prioritize clear and transparent communication, ensuring that there is clarity among everyone we work with.
We aim to have a collaborative environment, where innovative ideas in investment strategies are shared openly and constructively, driving the industry forward.

Customer-focus

We think about how our decisions impact our customers and ensure we provide the best experience that we can.
We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, constantly learning from and listening to them, and always striving to look out for what’s best for both sides.

Commitment

• We always aim to do the right thing and to do the right thing, excellently. We take accountability seriously and uphold ourselves to high standards, ensuring that we execute with attention to detail.
• We are dedicated to the long-term success of our clients in the dynamic world of financial technology, maintaining integrity and professionalism in every aspect of our work.