COMPLIANCE ADVISORY OFFICER

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI); Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) in Makati seeks a Compliance Advisory Officer to manage compliance activities, review regulatory issuances, and promote awareness of regulatory developments. You will support the Regulatory Compliance Advisory Head, provide guidance and interpretation of regulations, and ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.

The role also facilitates information sessions and collaborates with stakeholders to strengthen the bank's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Business / Finance / Management / Accounting / Economics / Law.
• At least 2 years relevant experience in Compliance / Risk Management or Audit.
• Understanding of laws and regulations and their impact on the bank’s operations.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Compliance Advisory Head with guidance, and interpretation of regulations.
• Disseminate new laws and regulator updates to business units with guidelines.
• Coordinate with GCOs for compliance findings and tracking actions.
• Support continuous improvement and digitalization of compliance processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

People management

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Business / Finance / Management / Accounting / Economics / Law

Job description

3 - 5 Years

Job Description

The Compliance Advisory Officer is primarilyresponsible for the management of compliance activities across the bank, includingthe timely review, dissemination, and promotion of awareness of various regulatoryissuances, draft exposure circulars and other compliance related developments.

The role provides support to RegulatoryCompliance Advisory Head, provides regulatory guidance, advisory opinions andinterpretation of regulations to ensure alignment with applicable laws,regulations, and internal policies. The position also facilitates informationand awareness sessions on key regulatory issuances, collaborates withstakeholders to strengthen compliance culture, and be able to contribute to thecontinuous improvement, digitalization, and automation of compliance processesand systems to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

COMPLIANCE ADVISORY

• a) Assists the Compliance Advisory Head in providing guidance,opinion and/or advice on clarifications and inquiries from the various units ofthe bank on:
• 1. appropriateinterpretation of circular provision and/or the proper and timelyimplementation of circular requirements
• 2. regulations affectingexisting and evolving bank products and services
• b) Recommend improvementswhere appropriate and ensure that compliance manual and policies and procedures are kept up to date in light of developing regulations

COMPLIANCE CULTURE/AWARENESS & SUPPORT

• a) Disseminates new laws,circulars, rules and regulations upon receipt from the different regulatorybodies to the Group Compliance Officers (GCOs) within the bank by providingsynopsis, implementing guidelines and other related items.
• b) Disseminates regulator’s exposure drafts of regulations to business units through the GCOs/GCCOS, consolidateand review comments and effects to business and submits consolidatedcomments/feedback to the regulator.
• c) Ensures that theElectronic Compliance Library is updated.
• d) Issues bulletins on findings of non-compliance/reminder forproper compliance. Coordinates with the Bank units’ GCOs/GCCOs to discuss and clarify compliance findings/exemptions andstatus on actions to be taken and reports the status/any significant issues asappropriate
• e) Maintains a clear and opencommunication process with the various business units through the GCOs/GCCOs and/orvarious identified touch points within the bank to develop an effectivecompliance program / system;
• f) Works with the different business unitsin providing compliance and risk awareness / education and attends andparticipates in various meetings / discussions, as necessary

1. Dimensions

4.1 Financial Responsibility (Amount impacted directly &indirectly)

• Potential monetary penalties that maybe incurred by the Bank due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements and non-monetary penalties such as legal or regulatory sanctions, loss to reputation as a result of its failure to comply with laws, rules, related self-regulatory organization standards, and codes of conduct applicable

4.2 People Responsibility (No.of direct reports & indirect reports)

4.3 Keyrelationships (external & internal - levels)

• Internal – All business units, (Branches and Head Office),GCO and subsidiaries
• External – Regulators (BSP, PDIC); Industry Associations(BAIPHIL, ABCOMP)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5.1 Education - Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Business or Finance /Management / Accounting / Economics / Law
• 5.2 Experience – At least 2 years relevant work experience in Compliance /Risk Management or Audit
• 5.3 Knowledge – Understanding of relevant laws and regulations and their potential impact on the Bank’s operations/services and the principles/framework of bank compliance
• 5.4 Skills – Strong attention to detail, analytical-thinking, problem solving and decision making. People management skills, adept with basic computer functions. Proficiency in written and oral communication.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

08.10.2026

Job ID

JOB5103

Department

COMPLIANCE ADVISORY & BSP EXAMINATION