Director Regulatory Compliance

Global Payments Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Director, Compliance & AML Compliance Officer to lead the compliance function and financial crime program from the Philippines. You will report to senior leadership and interact with regulators, clients, and partners to safeguard the business and support growth.

You will shape strategy, strengthen controls, and guide risk-based decisions while ensuring governance and ethical conduct across the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading compliance, AML, risk management, or regulatory programs.
• Deep knowledge of BSP, AMLA, AMLC regulations, sanctions, and financial crime risk management.
• Proven success partnering with senior leaders and regulators to drive risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance and financial crime strategy to protect the business.
• Drive regulatory excellence by identifying emerging risks and ensuring BSP/AMLA adherence.
• Strengthen control environment across AML, sanctions, and fraud prevention.
• Influence strategic initiatives with guidance on new products and partnerships.
• Champion accountability and ethical conduct with governance practices.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML program leadership

Risk management

Regulatory liaison

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Director, Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) to join our ever-evolving Compliance Team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this highly visible leadership role, you will safeguard the integrity of our business, strengthen trust with regulators, clients, and partners, and help ensure Global Payments continues to grow responsibly in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. You will play a critical role in protecting the organization from financial crime risks, enabling strategic business initiatives, and fostering a culture of compliance that supports innovation while maintaining the highest standards of governance. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership and regulatory authorities, your influence will directly contribute to the long-term success of Global Payments and its mission to power secure and seamless commerce worldwide.

What you’re own:

• Lead the compliance and financial crime strategy to protect the business, strengthen regulatory confidence, and ensure sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving payments environment.
• Drive regulatory excellence by proactively identifying emerging compliance risks, influencing business decisions, and ensuring adherence to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen the control environment by enhancing compliance, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and fraud prevention frameworks that mitigate risk and support business objectives.
• Influence strategic business initiatives by providing trusted guidance on new products, partnerships, and growth opportunities while balancing innovation with regulatory expectations.
• Champion a culture of accountability and ethical conduct that empowers colleagues, strengthens governance practices, and reinforces confidence across clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience leading compliance, anti-money laundering, risk management, or regulatory programs within banking, payments, fintech, merchant acquiring, or financial services organizations.
• Deep knowledge of BSP regulations, Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) requirements, AMLC regulations, sanctions compliance, and financial crime risk management.
• Proven success partnering with senior leaders and regulators to navigate complex regulatory requirements and drive effective risk-based decisions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, mentor, and develop teams while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and decision-making capabilities, with experience managing complex compliance matters and regulatory engagements.

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), International Compliance Association (ICA), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or equivalent credentials.
• Experience supporting compliance programs within multinational or global financial services organizations.
• Advanced expertise in payments, merchant acquiring, digital financial services, or emerging regulatory frameworks impacting the payments industry.

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Willingness to work onsite, as needed, at Vertis North, Quezon City.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a key liaison with financial regulators and government agencies.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.