Director of AML Risk & Due Diligence Operations

FWD Insurance; Taguig; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FWD Group is seeking a Director, Due Diligence and Risk Operations to lead end-to-end Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) lifecycle, drive analytics, and oversee AML/CTF risk evaluations. This role bridges Operations and FCC, ensuring governance, data integrity, and timely regulatory responses across risk operations.

The position requires 12–15+ years in AML/CTF and leadership experience, with strong expertise in data analytics, MI reporting, and regulatory frameworks such as FATCA/CRS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 12–15+ years in AML/CTF, financial crime or risk management.
• 8–10+ years in transaction monitoring, CDD/EDD, and QA/control.
• 5+ years in leadership of risk/compliance teams.
• Strong knowledge of AML, FATCA, and CRS regulations.
• Experience with data analytics and MI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end EDD lifecycle with governance from initiation to closure.
• Design and optimize case workflows, control points, and handoffs.
• Drive SLA adherence, backlog management, and throughput.
• Implement standardization, automation, and best practices for scalability.
• Oversee MI reporting and governance-ready dashboards for ExCom and committees.
• Lead QA reviews of AML controls and remediation actions.
• Build and lead a high-performing risk operations team.

Skills

AML/CTF

Risk management

Data analytics

MI reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting/Economics

Job description

FWD Group is seeking a Director, Due Diligence and Risk Operations to lead end-to-end Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) lifecycle, drive analytics, and oversee AML/CTF risk evaluations. This role bridges Operations and FCC, ensuring governance, data integrity, and timely regulatory responses across risk operations.

The position requires 12–15+ years in AML/CTF and leadership experience, with strong expertise in data analytics, MI reporting, and regulatory frameworks such as FATCA/CRS.