Senior AML, CDD & Risk Operations Lead

FWD Group Management Holdings Limited; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FWD Group is seeking an experienced AML and Financial Crime Leader based in Manila to manage customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring across the lifecycle. The role focuses on risk assessment, policy compliance, and governance oversight within a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in AML, with strong knowledge of CDD/EDD, screening, and analytics. The position offers a senior track with growth opportunities in a dynamic, customer‑centric insurer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Preferably with CAMS or ICA certifications.
• 8–12+ years in AML/Financial Crime operations, due diligence, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and risk rating processes across the customer lifecycle.
• Lead and govern CDD/EDD reviews, risk assessments, and decision support for high‑risk cases.
• Manage ongoing monitoring, name screening, and transaction monitoring activities.
• Coordinate audit responses, regulatory remediation, and governance reporting.
• Drive data governance and analytics to improve control effectiveness and reporting.

Skills

AML Operations

CDD/EDD

Transaction Monitoring

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Risk Management

CAMS or ICA certifications (preferred)

Tools

AML systems

Screening platforms

Case management tools

Data analytics solutions

Job description

FWD Group is seeking an experienced AML and Financial Crime Leader based in Manila to manage customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring across the lifecycle. The role focuses on risk assessment, policy compliance, and governance oversight within a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in AML, with strong knowledge of CDD/EDD, screening, and analytics. The position offers a senior track with growth opportunities in a dynamic, customer‑centric insurer.