Compliance Administrator - up to 62k - Remote

weSource Management Consultancy Firm; Manila; Remote; PHP 629,647 - 754,192; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Compliance Administrator to join their remote team in the Philippines, offering a salary of up to 62k per month. The role involves supporting the compliance officer, assisting with client onboarding and due diligence, and maintaining compliance records. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a background in compliance, with a relevant qualification preferred. This position encourages flexible working hours, pending candidate suitability and long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance and a relevant professional qualification.
• Knowledge of KYC procedures is essential.
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance officer in meeting laws and regulations.
• Assist with onboarding of new clients for regulatory obligations.
• Conduct due diligence checks for clients and maintain records.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of AML-ATF legislation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

IT skills

Fluent English

Education

Relevant professional compliance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Compliance Administrator - up to 62k - Remote

Senior Compliance Administrator. We are looking for a Compliance Administrator to join our compliance team.

Salary: 62k per month
Schedule: Midshift
100% Remote

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work alongside the Compliance Officer and provide support to the CO/MLRO, ensuring the company functions in line with laws and regulations while meeting business goals.
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients to ensure regulatory obligations are met at all times.
• Demonstrate solid experience and understanding of AML requirements for a wide range of client types including private individuals, trusts, charities and corporate entities with both simple and complex ownership structures.
• Identify individuals / connected parties that must be identified depending on the client type.
• Ensure that group of companies worldwide conduct their business operations in full compliance with relevant national and international laws and regulations.
• Keep abreast of current company policies and procedures.
• Maintain records, update and amend existing databases.
• Attend and take minutes of compliance meetings.
• Gather and review KYC documentation from prospective clients.
• Create and review customer profiles in the Company database.
• Compile and summarise escalations (PEP sign off, Adverse Media sign off, High Risk client sign off) for Senior Management review.
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out research, analysis and summarise findings clearly.
• Establish and record Source of Funds / Source of Wealth.
• Conduct due diligence checks (including WorldCheck / Google searches, sanctions checks / adverse media checks) for existing and potential new clients.
• Carry out transaction monitoring for fraud and AML issues.
• Retain internal compliance registers, including sanctions and PEPs.
• Maintain physical and electronic files, sustaining data security and integrity.
• Liaise with Administrative Team to gather due diligence needed to meet internal policies and procedures.
• Assist the Compliance Manager of a sister law company with gathering and reviewing KYC documentation from prospective clients.
• Assist the Compliance Manager of a sister law company with the maintenance of records, updating and amending existing databases.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Understand the financial crime and reputational risk factors to consider when onboarding a new client.
• Manage due diligence and compliance records for client companies.
• Support a two-site operation with data administration for the Corporate Administration and the Compliance Team.
• Perform other administrative and ad-hoc duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold experience in compliance and preferably a relevant professional compliance qualification.
• Knowledge of AML-ATF legislation and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Versatile and flexible attitude with the ability to communicate well with all staff.
• The ability to absorb and understand varied compliance matters.
• Well organised and attentive to detail.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly; particularly competent in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken.
• Flexible working hours will be encouraged for the right candidate.
• Continuity is crucial and therefore candidates who intend to remain with a job for the long term will be considered.