Compliance Advisor Officer

RCBC; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RCBC is seeking a Compliance Officer within the Compliance Advisory Division to deliver regulatory and compliance advice, guidance, and training across the business. You will help embed robust risk management and ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules, and internal policies while supporting fair customer outcomes.

You will provide support on AMLA, banking regulations from AMLC, BSP, and SEC, advise on regulatory changes, and assist in inquiries/examinations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, or Risk Management.
• Experience in regulatory compliance knowledge related to the assigned business line and compliance function;
• Advanced knowledge on banking products and services, business segments, and operations to support sustainable business growth;
• Thorough understanding of regulatory, compliance, and ML/TF/PF risks
• Background in Accounting and Reporting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory and compliance advice to the assigned business line.
• Assist during regulatory inquiries/examinations on matters related to the assigned business line and compliance areas.
• Support governance with effective compliance inputs to the appropriate Governance and Board Committees.
• Foster a positive culture of compliance by working proactively with the business units and other compliance officers.
• Monitor compliance issues and escalate as needed across RCBC operations.
• Carry-out impact analysis and advise on regulatory changes relevant to the assigned areas.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Banking regulations

Risk management

Ethics & conduct

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Compliance Officer under the Compliance Advisory Division, as a Compliance Advisor, will provide regulatory and compliance advice, guidance, opinions, direction, and training to the business. Ensures the business complies with the letter and spirit of regulations, which will consequently deliver fair outcomes for customers and embed robust risk management culture in RCBC’s processes.

How will you contribute:

Processes

• Foster a positive culture of compliance by working proactively with the business, control and support units, and other compliance officers;
• Ensure that best practices are followed consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations and internal policies;
• Provide compliance support, advice, and guidance to the assigned business line and compliance areas (e.g., AMLA and implementing rules and regulations, banking regulations issued by AMLC, BSP, and SEC, among others);
• Advise the business on the benefits and impact of regulations, current industry practices, and advancements on the assigned business line and compliance areas;
• Research and provide support for resolution of issues and queries as directed by the Division Head;

People and Talent

• Serve as a regulatory coordinator for projects, products, and services requiring implementation/application of regulations related to the assigned business line and compliance areas;
• Support the Division Head to improve and maintain the day-to-day running of the Division, to ensure efficient decision-making and execution of tasks;
• Assist during regulatory inquiries/examinations on matters related to the assigned business line and compliance areas;
• Follow prescribed escalation protocols, monitor compliance and regulatory issues of business activities, and assist in the revision of procedures, if necessary;
• Provide credible challenge in the area of compliance risk management;
• Support the Compliance Group’s compliance function by identifying developing issues and trends that may impact or be relevant to the RAG’s management of regulatory, compliance, and ML/TF/PF risks;
• Carry-out impact analysis and advice on regulatory changes relevant to the assigned business line and compliance areas;

Governance

• Work with the Division Head to ensure the successful implementation of the Compliance Group’s compliance function strategy;
• Support the Division Head in ensuring quality and effective compliance inputs to the appropriate Governance and Board Committees;
• Assist the Division Head in establishing management and administrative processes for effective implementation of the Division’s functions.

Regulatory and Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Bank’s Values and Code of Conduct;
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across RCBC. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Bank’s Code of Conduct;
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, elevate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters;
• Fulfill regulatory requirements issued by the regulators.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, or Risk Management.
• Experience in regulatory compliance knowledge related to the assigned business line and compliance function;
• Advanced knowledge on banking products and services, business segments, and operations to support sustainable business growth;
• Thorough understanding of regulatory, compliance, and ML/TF/PF risks
• Background in Accounting and Reporting preferred