Legal & Compliance Manager

Singlife Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Singlife Philippines is seeking a Legal & Compliance professional to implement and enhance the company’s compliance framework across regulatory, AML/CTF, data privacy, corporate governance, and distribution requirements. The role supports the Legal function in contract administration and corporate secretarial matters, reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance.

Responsibilities include policy development, monitoring, risk assessment, and governance reporting to regulators and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of compliance, AML/CFT, risk management, internal controls, audit, or related functions, preferably in insurance/financial services fintech.
• Certifications such as CAMS, CRCM, Data Privacy, Fraud Risk Management, Compliance, Audit or similar preferred.
• Familiarity with Insurance Commission, AMLC, NPC, SEC, and other regulatory requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the compliance program across regulatory, AML/CTF, data privacy, corporate governance, and distribution.
• Develop, review, and monitor policies, procedures, controls, and monitoring programs.
• Conduct compliance monitoring, control reviews, and thematic reviews to identify gaps.
• Perform risk assessments and analyze emerging regulatory/compliance risks.
• Provide contract support and related legal documentation review and execution.
• Support corporate secretarial activities and governance reporting.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and governance submissions.
• Provide administrative support to the Legal & Compliance function.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or related field

Job description

Singlife Philippines is a mobile-first life insurance company on a mission to make financial independence achievable for every Filipino.

Through modern technology, we provide insights, guidance, and solutions—all via mobile devices—so Filipinos can get the right financial protection when they need it. From emergencies and loss of income to high medical bills and future goals like education or retirement, Singlife ensures money is there when it matters most.

As a subsidiary of Singlife Singapore, we combine the agility of a start-up with the strength of a trusted regional brand. Through our growing portfolio of partnerships, including trusted platforms like GCash, AUB's HelloMoney, and Hello Pag-IBIG, we're making meaningful insurance more accessible to the wider market.

At Singlife, we're not just building products. We're democratizing access to financial protection, one Filipino at a time.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance professional to support the implementation and continuous enhancement of Singlife Philippines' compliance management framework. The role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the Company's compliance program across regulatory, AML/CFT, data privacy, corporate governance, and distribution-related requirements. The successful candidate will assist in developing, reviewing, and strengthening compliance frameworks, controls, monitoring activities, and thematic reviews to ensure the Company maintains an effective and risk-based compliance environment. The role likewise provides support to the Legal function in contract administration, corporate secretarial matters, and other operational and administrative activities that may be assigned by the Head of the Legal & Compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Compliance Program Management
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Company's compliance management framework across regulatory, AML/CTF, data privacy, corporate governance, insurance distribution, and other compliance risk areas, as alternate compliance officer.
• Assist in the development, review, enhancement, and periodic assessment of compliance policies, procedures, controls, and monitoring programs to ensure alignment with corporate & regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities, control reviews, and thematic reviews to assess the effectiveness of key compliance controls, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform compliance risk assessments and gap analyses, and assist in identifying emerging regulatory and compliance risks as well as mitigating actions
• Legal and Corporate Governance Support
• Provide contract support including the tracking and monitoring of contracts, agreements and other legal documentation for review, for signing, and for execution.
• Conduct legal research and render opinions and advisories on matters affecting the Company’s operations.
• Support corporate secretarial activities, including the preparation of shareholder, board, and committee meeting materials, resolutions, minutes, corporate filings, and maintain corporate records.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance reports, dashboards, management updates, and submissions to governance committees and regulators, as applicable
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Legal & Compliance function, including records maintenance and management, administration and budgeting, and the like.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Legal & Compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 experience in compliance, AML/CFT, risk management, internal controls, audit, legal compliance, or related functions, preferably within the insurance, financial services, fintech, or banking industries.
• CAMS, CRCM, Data Privacy, Fraud Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, or similar professional certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with Insurance Commission, AMLC, NPC, SEC, and other applicable regulatory requirements is a plus.

Specific skills:

• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to influence and communicate well with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds - from senior management to junior colleagues in the Company
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proactive and starter attitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to work well in a team or with others from different business units