Senior AML & Compliance Officer

Remitly; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rice Allowance

Transportation Allowance

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental & Vision

Accident and Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Mental Health & Family FormingBenefits

Job summary

Remitly is seeking a Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer in the Philippines. You will oversee the compliance program, manage regulatory and reputational risk, and ensure adherence to BSP rules and AMLA across the APAC region.

The role requires deep AML knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to train and coordinate with internal teams and external authorities. This is a hybrid role with onsite requirements in the Philippines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working experience within the compliance & AML sector, ideally in financial services/fintech/remittance.
• Experience with BSP and AMLC regulatory obligations, including designated and AMLC-registered Compliance Officer requirements.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a get-it-done mindset.
• Ability to partner effectively and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, meticulous attention to detail and high discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain compliance manuals and the Money Laundering Prevention Program (MTPP).
• Serve as the point of contact for BSP, AMLC, and other Philippine authorities.
• Provide regular compliance reporting to the Board, Management and Group.
• Maintain a compliance monitoring and reporting program for breaches.
• Define knowledge levels for regulatory requirements and train staff accordingly.
• Record keeping related to breaches, conflicts, and regulatory submissions to BSP.
• Coordinate with BSP, AMLC and other authorities on examinations and inquiries.
• Oversee AML policy implementation and day-to-day compliance operations.
• Receive notifications from employees and act under AMLA and related acts.
• File CTRs and STRs within prescribed timeframes.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Identify compliance risks and propose action plans to mitigate them.
• Review technical solutions supporting new initiatives and monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

AML compliance

Regulatory reporting

BSP AMLC experience

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Job description

Remitly is seeking a Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer in the Philippines. You will oversee the compliance program, manage regulatory and reputational risk, and ensure adherence to BSP rules and AMLA across the APAC region.

The role requires deep AML knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to train and coordinate with internal teams and external authorities. This is a hybrid role with onsite requirements in the Philippines.