Governance/ Compliance Manager (Financial Services)

Bolder Group; Pampanga; Hybrid; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Leave Entitlement

ACCA-Approved Employer

Job summary

Bolder Group in the Philippines is seeking a Governance Manager to lead the governance team and oversee regulatory and compliance activities across jurisdictions. You will drive client onboarding, KYC, AML and regulatory reporting, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in governance or related fields, with strong leadership, attention to detail, and a proactive, client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive governance, corporate services, fund administration, or compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and KYC/AML frameworks.
• Proven track record of reviewing work, managing deliverables, and guiding junior team members.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-driven, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day governance team operations and filing with regulatory authorities across jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and enhance standardised and bespoke legal documents and corporate instruments.
• Manage client onboarding activities, including bank openings and KYC/due diligence.
• Maintain clear client and stakeholder communication and timely delivery of issues.
• Oversee AML, regulatory, and tax reporting deliverables (FATCA/CRS).
• Monitor regulatory developments and update internal policies accordingly.
• Lead, coach, and review junior team members to ensure quality and consistency.
• Identify process improvements and standardisation within the team.
• Escalate complex issues to senior management as needed.
• Support internal initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Governance

KYC/AML

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Bolder Group is an international provider of corporate, private, fund, and governance services to a wide range of clients across its global offices. As part of our rapid expansion in Asia, we are currently seeking a Governance Manager for our Philippines office. In this role, you will be part of our global Governance team, overseeing governance-related matters and supporting the management and development of a team of Governance professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Governance team, including the preparation and review of legal documents and filings with multiple regulatory authorities across various jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and enhance standardised and bespoke legal documentation, including letters, minutes, resolutions, agreements, and other corporate instruments.
• Manage and coordinate client onboarding activities, including bank account openings and ensuring Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence documentation is complete and compliant.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder communication, ensuring timely delivery and effective resolution of operational issues.
• Oversee the execution of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) services, regulatory reporting, and tax reporting deliverables (including FATCA and CRS), ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and support the implementation of updates to internal policies and processes.
• Lead, coach, and review the work of team members, fostering development and ensuring quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Identify and support process improvements and standardisation initiatives within the team.
• Escalate complex issues, risks, or client concerns to senior management as appropriate.
• Support internal initiatives, onboarding projects, and ad hoc assignments as required.

Ideal skills and competencies:

• Ideally, candidates will possess more than 10 years of progressive experience in governance, corporate services, fund administration, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and KYC/AML frameworks.
• Proven experience in reviewing work, managing deliverables, and guiding junior team members.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and client-focused approach.

Why Join Us?:

We foster a supportive and flexible work environment that encourages both personal and professional growth. As part of our collaborative team, you will be valued for your contributions and have access to ample opportunities for success. We believe in empowering our employees and creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health Coverage: HMO coverage effective on your first day, with free dependents added upon hire.
• Life Insurance: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
• Leave Entitlement: 15 pro-rated leave credits from your hire date, increasing to 20 pro-rated leave credits after two years of service.
• ACCA-Approved Employer: Work with an ACCA-approved employer.

Work Location and Setup:

• Hybrid Arrangement: Work from home two days a week; on-site three days a week. Arrangement effective upon regularization.
• Work Hours: Standard Philippine business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM), with flexibility to align with European time zones when needed.
• Office Location: Bolder Philippines, 8th Floor, Tower 1, Clark City Front, MA Roxas, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga