Senior AML & Financial Crime Engagement Lead

Nexus Recruitment Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Group seeks an AML Manager to lead anti-money laundering and financial crime advisory engagements across sectors. This role oversees compliance assessments, framework design, remediation projects and regulatory response support for clients facing complex AML/CTF environments.

The ideal candidate has deep AML regulatory knowledge, strong client management skills, and the ability to lead teams delivering high-quality compliance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accountancy, Finance, Business or related field.
• CAMS, ICA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8–10 years of AML/CTF experience, with at least 23 years in a managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AML and financial crime engagements, including risk assessments, compliance reviews, gap analyses, and system evaluations.
• Design, enhance or assess AML/CTF frameworks, including policies, monitoring and due diligence programs.
• Advise clients on regulatory expectations, enforcement trends, and best practices in AML/CTF and financial crime risk.
• Prepare reports, risk matrices and remediation plans with quality and regulatory alignment.
• Manage client relationships and maintain timely, accurate communication throughout engagements.
• Collaborate with legal, technology and audit teams to deliver integrated risk solutions.
• Mentor junior staff, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and emerging financial crime trends.

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Client management

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Accountancy/Finance/Business

CAMS/ICA or equivalent certification

Tools

Transaction monitoring systems

Risk rating models

Data remediation

Job description

Nexus Recruitment Group seeks an AML Manager to lead anti-money laundering and financial crime advisory engagements across sectors. This role oversees compliance assessments, framework design, remediation projects and regulatory response support for clients facing complex AML/CTF environments.

The ideal candidate has deep AML regulatory knowledge, strong client management skills, and the ability to lead teams delivering high-quality compliance solutions.