Financial Crime Assistant Director

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Diverse and inclusive culture

Transformative leadership

Global exposure

Job summary

EY Philippines is seeking an Assistant Director to lead and develop the Global Delivery Services (GDS) RMS Financial Crime team, focusing on AML, CDD and sanctions controls across the EY network. You will manage a team of analysts, drive SLAs, engage with country risk leaders and global stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements and risk management.

This role offers exposure to global policies and strategic projects, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
• At least 10 years of overall work experience, with ≥5 years in financial crime compliance (AML/CTF/AC).
• Strong knowledge of AML, CDD, sanctions, PEPs and adverse media.
• Experience leading and developing a team (2+ years).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of financial crime analysts responsible for CDD review for new and existing clients.
• Oversee work to meet SLAs, identify bottlenecks and apply mitigations.
• Direct day-to-day operations including capacity planning and workload management.
• Review high‑risk clients and recommend mitigations and next steps.
• Engage with Country Risk Management leaders and stakeholders to build trusted relationships.
• Organize regular updates on metrics, risks and priorities to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Career Family
Risk Management Services
Assistant Director
Role Type
Competency
Financial Crime
Role Rank
63.1
Work Location
EY GDS Philippines Office, Taguig City, Philippines
Assistant Director, Financial Crime Operations

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you
want it to go.
Join EY and help build a better working world.

The opportunity
We are seeing an Assistant Director who will be responsible for helping to lead, develop and grow EY’s global 1st
line of defense compliance processes. The role will be part of the Global Delivery Services (GDS) Risk
Management Services (RMS) service function who provide enablement services to the EY network, including risk
management. The opportunity is to join the GDS RMS Financial Crime Team who is responsible for the execution
of financial crime prevention controls across the EY network.
Reporting to RMS Financial Crime Leader and RMS Philippines Location Leader, the Assistant Director will be
responsible for supporting the daily operations for enablement activities which supports compliance with Anti
Money Laundering (AML) and Economic and Trade Sanctions compliance. The successful delivery of outcomes
will require the Assistant Director to help continually develop and improve the teams, processes and technology
which form part of the compliance programme. The role will include providing guidance and leadership to a team
of analysts who will be responsible for the collection, review and analysis of Client Due Information (CDD),
alongside the evaluation of information that underpins sanctions compliance.
The Assistant Director will have the opportunity to work closely with the Global Executive Financial Team who is
responsible for the creation and implementation of all global Financial Crime policies and procedures. Travel may
be required on occasion to support meetings and strategic exercises.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead a team of financial crime analysts who are responsible for the successful and timely review of CDD for new and existing clients.
• Oversee the timely completion of work in line with agreed SLAs, identifying bottlenecks early and applying mitigations as needed.
• Lead the execution of day-to-day operations including capacity planning and workload management.
• Review higher risk clients and suggest mitigations and next steps as necessary to support compliance.
• Lead conversations with key stakeholders (Country Risk Management leaders and/or client servers) to build strong relationships and position the GDS as trusted advisors.
• Organize periodic and regular meetings with the Global Executive and country stakeholders to provide a summary of team metrics, including turnaround times, volumes, team performance and any risks.

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• Contribute to the creation of a culture where the team can openly raise questions and queries including suggestions for process or operational enhancements.
• Proactively identify new and different ways of working where this will increase team efficiency, simplify processes or better enable client handlers.
• Maintain a deep subject matter knowledge of financial crime, including upcoming changes in global regulations affecting AML or Counter Terrorist Financing.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Financial Crime sub-service function leader and RMS Philippines Location Leader on operational performance, key risks, issues, and priorities.
• Undertake ad hoc roles and responsibilities within the Financial Crime sub-service function and/or RMS Philippines location, as business needs require.

Qualification, Skills, and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
• At least 10 years of overall work experience, including a minimum of five years of professional experience in financial crime compliance, with a focus on AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, or a combination of these areas.
• Strong practical knowledge of AML and CDD procedures, including end-to-end client onboarding, research across different client types, and screening for sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and adverse media.
• Demonstrated experience handling higher-risk clients, assessing compliance risks, and recommending appropriate mitigations and next steps.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance.
• At least two years of recent experience leading and developing a team, including coaching, performance management, and operational oversight.
• Professional qualifications or certifications in AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing, or a related financial crime discipline are an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior and global stakeholders.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills, combined with a collaborative and solution oriented approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

What we look for

• Ability to work & deliver as a team and flexibility to take on roles as needed in multiple initiatives as leader or team member
• Strategic thinker: ability to look at the bigger picture and who can partner with key stakeholders to drive the direction of the business
• Ability to use a strategic, solution-oriented approach to creating interest in our unique value proposition with senior level executives

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Presentation skills, including public speaking and presentation creation using PowerPoint or a similar program
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve problems with data

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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