Head of Financial Crime Surveillance & Detection

GCash; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GCash is seeking a senior leader in financial crime detection to build and optimize a dedicated AML surveillance unit in the Philippines. You will design real-time monitoring indicators, guide detection programs for high‑risk areas, and collaborate with product and engineering to minimize false positives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will also oversee triage, reporting, and liaison with forensics teams and regulators.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial crime detection or AML within finance or fintech.
• 3+ years in leadership overseeing a monitoring/surveillance team.
• Proven track record in detection programs for high-risk areas (OSAEC, gambling, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Setup and optimize detection unit operating model and metrics.
• Design real-time monitoring indicators for sensitive financial flows.
• Develop surveillance rules for illegal gambling and high-risk transfers.
• Oversee alert triage and filing of STRs.
• Collaborate with product/engineering to minimize false positives.
• Coordinate with forensics teams and regulators as needed.

Skills

AML compliance

Transaction monitoring

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Tools

SQL

Job description

GCash is seeking a senior leader in financial crime detection to build and optimize a dedicated AML surveillance unit in the Philippines. You will design real-time monitoring indicators, guide detection programs for high‑risk areas, and collaborate with product and engineering to minimize false positives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will also oversee triage, reporting, and liaison with forensics teams and regulators.