Global AML Compliance Framework Specialist

126 Northern Operating Srvs Asia; Manila; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Manila seeks an AML Compliance professional to advise senior partners on programs, regulations, and risk matters, and to work with regulators and auditors on governance topics. The role requires 5–7+ years in Compliance or risk management and a strong understanding of financial crime controls.

You will develop and execute risk assessments, perform QC reviews, address remediation actions, and contribute to oversight reporting, ensuring regulatory alignment and ongoing control

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk management and applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advises business partners, including senior management, on AML Compliance programs and applicable laws, regulations, rules and standards.
• Proactively communicates developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks that may impact business activities.
• Assists in development and execution of AML and Economic Sanctions risk assessment.
• Quality Control and Assurance Activities.
• Designs and executes QC reviews to assess the effectiveness, accuracy, and completeness of AML processes, risk assessments, and issue remediation.
• Identifies control gaps, provides actionable feedback, and supports continuous process improvement.
• Manages Financial Crime Compliance related issues through lifecycle including identification, root cause analysis, action plan development, tracking, and closure validation.
• Ensures timely and sustainable remediation in line with governance standards
• Develop and implement reporting to oversight committees.
• Interacts with regulators and auditors on regulatory topics.

Job description

Northern Trust in Manila seeks an AML Compliance professional to advise senior partners on programs, regulations, and risk matters, and to work with regulators and auditors on governance topics. The role requires 5–7+ years in Compliance or risk management and a strong understanding of financial crime controls.

You will develop and execute risk assessments, perform QC reviews, address remediation actions, and contribute to oversight reporting, ensuring regulatory alignment and ongoing control