Risk and Compliance Specialist

AIA Shared Services; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA is seeking a driven Risk and Compliance professional to assist the Principal in formulating control and monitoring procedures and to implement monitoring activities in our Manila office. The role focuses on timely reporting, dissemination of regulatory updates, and ensuring first-line adherence to compliance frameworks.

Ideal candidates will have a law/finance/business background, 3+ years in trust/risk/investment compliance, and strong analytical and communication skills to clearly convey

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in trust compliance, risk management, or investment compliance.
• Familiarity with trust regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with investment compliance systems and related monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate compliance risks and recommend solutions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritise multiple projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to convey compliance requirements to collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Risk and Compliance Principal in the formulation of control and monitoring procedures.
• Implement monitoring procedures.
• Proactively support first-line adherence through timely preparation and dissemination of monitoring reports and reminders on action items.
• Prepare regulatory and other risk and compliance reports.
• Assist in disseminating new regulations and formulating guidance for compliance procedures.
• Timely submission of reports.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Risk and Compliance Principal.

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Monitoring tools

Experience in trust compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law/finance/business administration

Tools

Investment compliance systems

Monitoring tools

Job description

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business. Sound like you? Then read on.

About the Role

• Assist the Risk and Compliance Principal in the formulation of control and monitoring procedures
• Implement monitoring procedures
• Proactively supports first-line adherence through timely preparation and dissemination of monitoring reports, reminders on action items
• Prepare regulatory and other risk and compliance reports
• Assist the Risk and Compliance Principal in disseminating new regulations
• Assist the Risk and Compliance Principal in formulating guidance for compliance procedures thereto
• Timely submission of reports
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Risk and Compliance Principal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in trust compliance, risk management, or investment compliance.
• Familiarity with trust regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with investment compliance systems and related monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate compliance risks and recommend solutions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to clearly convey compliance requirements to various collaborators

Equal Opportunity

At AIA, we strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to cultivate an inclusive work environment that accepts the strength of heritage and individuals.

"Better" starts with people who reimagine what is possible and turn ideas into meaningful action. At AIA, you will contribute in your own way, help shape outcomes that matter and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, teams, markets and levels. We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact. Together, we challenge assumptions, learn from one another and find better ways forward. Bring your ambition, experience and ideas to AIA, and help shape what “better” looks like.