Quality Assurance Analyst - Anti-Money Laundering and KYC

Macquarie Group; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Reimbursement for work from home equipment

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a KYC Specialist in Manila to ensure the accuracy, quality, and compliance of client due diligence activities. Ideal candidates will have 5 years of experience in KYC within financial services or consulting, with a strong understanding of KYC policies and AML regulations. The role requires exceptional analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach. The company offers hybrid working arrangements and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in KYC within financial services or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of KYC policies and AML regulations.
• Exceptional analytical and investigative skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance of client due diligence activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to uphold KYC standards.
• Identify process gaps and recommend enhancements.

Skills

KYC policies

AML regulations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Job description

Join our Counterparty Lifecycle Management team, which is responsible for ensuring seamless transitions and updates for our corporate clients, maintaining high standard of quality and efficiency.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in our office location.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance of client due diligence activities across Commodities and Global Markets Group's Client Fulfillment. You will partner closely with business, operations and risk stakeholders to uphold KYC standards, identify process gaps, and recommend enhancements that drive operational excellence.

Joining a high‑performing and accountable team, you will help ensure our processes not only meet regulatory expectations but consistently exceed internal quality benchmarks.

What You Offer

• 5 years’ experience in KYC within financial services or consulting
• Strong knowledge of KYC policies, AML regulations and jurisdictional requirements
• Exceptional analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify root causes, trends and risk indicators
• Proven capability to analyse large volumes of data and documentation and communicate insights to diverse stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on driving efficiency, quality and risk mitigation across the KYC lifecycle
• High attention to detail, strong critical thinking and sound risk management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and contribute innovative, constructive ideas.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

Benefits

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
• Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.