Head of AML & Regulatory Compliance

Metrobank; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank is seeking a proven regulatory affairs leader to ensure AML and fraud compliance across regulatory examinations and orders. The role oversees external/internal reviews, coordinates with BSP/AMLC, and maintains governance with the Board and Senior Management. JD, Bar, and at least 5 years in banking compliance are required.

Lead AML/Fraud programs, manage teams, and drive strategic compliance initiatives while engaging stakeholders with integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree holder; Juris Doctor (JD) and Bar passer (Attorney-at-Law) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud Risk Management, Compliance, or Financial Crime Management.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience in Litigation is an advantage
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Well-respected professional with a strong reputation in the banking and financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely implementation of AML-related Orders (Freeze Orders, Provisional Asset Preservation Orders, and Asset Preservation Order) by supervising and coordinating with the concerned units/branches to ensure compliance with the order and request.
• Monitor the effectivity of the AML-related Orders to ensure that customers will be able to have immediate access to their asset.
• Oversee the management of AML and Fraud regulatory examinations by acting as the primary contact person for BSP/AMLC to ensure prompt compliance with and submission of necessary requirements of BSP/AMLC.
• Ensure that regulatory and internal audit requirements in relation to AML and Fraud are adequately addressed.
• Primary liaison with the regulators in relation to Fraud and AML concerns
• Perform secretariat functions to ensure that Board and Senior Management are informed on the status of the Bank’s compliance with AML laws and regulation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Division and Bank.

Skills

Regulatory compliance leadership

AML/Fraud risk management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor (JD) & Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metrobank is seeking a proven regulatory affairs leader to ensure AML and fraud compliance across regulatory examinations and orders. The role oversees external/internal reviews, coordinates with BSP/AMLC, and maintains governance with the Board and Senior Management. JD, Bar, and at least 5 years in banking compliance are required.

Lead AML/Fraud programs, manage teams, and drive strategic compliance initiatives while engaging stakeholders with integrity and professionalism.