IT Security & Systems Compliance Specialist

Coins.ph; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Coins.ph is seeking an IT Compliance Specialist in the Philippines to support regulatory requirements, ITGC reviews, and vendor due diligence for its fintech platform. The role focuses on AML/CFT, regulatory controls, and oversight of critical systems.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to validate controls, assist in regulatory examinations, and maintain robust evidence and documentation in a fast‑growing crypto environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 2+ years in IT compliance, IT risk, IT audit, or information security governance.
• Experience with ITGC, access reviews, and vendor due diligence.
• Familiarity with BSP or regulatory controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support IT compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain documentation.
• Perform IT security, access governance, and ITGC reviews for critical systems.
• Conduct compliance reviews of systems including AML/CFT, screening, and Travel Rule.
• Assist on projects by validating compliance and control requirements.
• Conduct IT vendor/third-party compliance assessments and track remediation.
• Support BSP/ AMLC examinations and related evidence collection.

Skills

IT Compliance

ITGC

Regulatory knowledge

Audit evidence

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

VASP AML/CFT

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

GRC platforms

Audit tools

Job description

Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!

Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.

Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

Support the IT Compliance Officer in the execution and monitoring of IT security and systems compliance activities, including access governance, ITGC, critical systems and compliance tools, vendor compliance, regulatory requirements, and audit/examination activities. The Specialist is expected to independently perform established IT compliance processes, maintain evidence and documentation, identify control gaps, and coordinate remediation with relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with applicable IT-related regulatory requirements and maintain supporting documentation and trackers.
• Perform IT security, access governance, and ITGC reviews for critical systems.
• Conduct compliance reviews of critical systems and compliance technology, including payment, wallet/custody, AML/CFT, screening, and Travel Rule systems.
• Support technology projects, system changes, and implementations by validating compliance and control requirements.
• Perform IT vendor and third-party compliance assessments and monitor remediation.
• Support AML/CFT and VASP technology controls through system, access, configuration, and audit-trail reviews.
• Support BSP/AMLC examinations, audits, and remediation activities through evidence preparation, documentation, and issue tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in IT Compliance, IT Risk, IT Audit, Information Security Governance, Technology Risk, or a related function.
• Prior experience performing IT compliance activities, preferably within banking, fintech, payments, e-money, VASP, or another regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with ITGC, access reviews, IT security controls, vendor due diligence, audit evidence, and remediation tracking.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal/external audits, or compliance assessments.
• Familiarity with BSP regulatory requirements and technology‑related regulatory controls.
• Experience working with GRC, audit, compliance, access governance, or other control‑management tools is an advantage.

Key Skills

• IT Compliance, IT General Controls (ITGC), IT security, access governance, and technology risk management
• IT systems/control assessment, evidence validation, gap identification, and remediation tracking
• Technology change management, SDLC, business continuity, disaster recovery, and system resilience
• IT vendor/third‑party due diligence and technology outsourcing compliance
• Working knowledge of BSP, AMLC, NPC, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with VASP, AML/CFT, transaction monitoring, sanctions/wallet screening, Travel Rule, blockchain analytics, and custody technology
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOC 1/SOC 2, or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with GRC, audit, risk, compliance, or access governance platforms
• Proficiency in SQL and data analysis for validating system data, transaction records, compliance controls, audit trails, and regulatory reports
• Ability to analyze system configurations, data flows, interfaces, logs, and control evidence
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Join the Coins Team Now!

Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross‑functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience.

Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast‑growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement.

A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.