Compliance Testing Lead Experienced (Team Lead) Manila Compliance

Monee; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Monee, a leading digital payments and financial services provider, seeks an experienced Compliance Testing Lead to oversee AML and regulatory assurance. The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and focuses on maintaining testing methodologies, documenting findings, and coordinating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years in compliance testing, a strong grasp of regulatory requirements, and is proficient in communicating with senior management. Location: Manila, Philippines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3–6 years of AML/regulatory compliance experience.
• Certification in Audit, Compliance, or Risk Management is an advantage (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS).
• Understanding of Compliance Testing Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML and Regulatory compliance assurance and report to the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Maintain the Compliance Testing Manual and methodologies; perform risk assessments and periodic testing of the program.
• Develop and execute Regulatory testing plans with the Regulatory Compliance Lead; assess regulatory/control requirements and document results.
• Evaluate adequacy of AML policies, procedures, and controls; recommend enhancements.
• Communicate testing results to senior management and the board; assist in remedial actions.
• Monitor action plans from testing activities to ensure appropriate steps are taken for audits.

Skills

Compliance testing methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Sound judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree / 4-Year Course Graduate

Job description

Compliance Testing Lead - Compliance, ShopeePay

Experienced (Team Lead)

Location Manila

Department Compliance

Monee is a leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, with a growing presence in Latin America. Its mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.

Monee delivers a comprehensive range of digital financial products and services, including mobile wallets, payment processing, credit, banking, and insurtech. By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships, Monee aims to drive greater digital financial inclusion, convenience, and accessibility for individuals and small businesses across Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Monee is part of Sea Limited, a global technology company.

Job Description:

• This role will lead AML and Regulatory compliance assurance and directly report to the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Compliance Testing Manual and methodologies, risk assessments for testing prioritization, and conducting periodic testing and reviews of the institution's Compliance program to assess its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Duties include developing and executing Regulatory testing plans in coordination with the Regulatory Compliance Lead, assessment of related regulatory and control requirements and documenting testing results and findings.
• The Compliance Testing Lead evaluates the adequacy of AML policies in coordination with the AML Compliance Lead, procedures, and controls, and recommends enhancements to address identified deficiencies.
• Additionally, the Compliance Testing Lead communicates testing results to senior management and the board of directors, and assists in the implementation of remedial actions to strengthen the organization’s compliance programs.
• Monitors implementation of action plans resulting from the compliance testing activity of the concerned units through performance of monitoring validation exercise to ensure appropriate steps have been taken, a valuable risk mitigation exercise prior Internal or External audits.
• And any other tasks to be assigned by the CCO.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree / 4-Year Course Graduate
• At least 3-6 years of experience
• Certification in Audit, Compliance, or Risk Management is an advantage (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS)
• Understanding of Compliance Testing Methodologies
• Ability to provide sound judgment during review and/or investigation
• Adequate knowledge of the financial services processes and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., BSP Issuances)
• Must be proficient in communicating with other stakeholders