Senior Compliance & AML Lead – Payments (Philippines)

Boku; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boku, a global payments company, is seeking a Compliance Officer in the Philippines to ensure operations align with BSP requirements and local regulations. You will report to the Global Head of Compliance and collaborate with risk and compliance teams to implement local policies.

Responsibilities include developing the compliance program, monitoring and testing, AML/CTF controls, KYC/EDD, regulatory submissions, and training.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in compliance or AML within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of BSP regulations applicable to OPS, AMLA and BSP AML rules.
• Experience in risk assessment, compliance monitoring and testing, and regulatory examinations.
• Previous experience in a technology-led, cross-border group with outsourced or shared-service models.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into workable business processes.
• Strong analytical, written and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement the Compliance Program in line with BSP regulations.
• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risk, and maintain the risk register.
• Create and oversee the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MTPP).
• Maintain risk assessment methodology and partner risk rating process.
• Oversee customer and partner due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, examinations and inspections with BSP/AMLC.
• Report to the Board on status of compliance and AML/CTF, and remediation.
• Provide AML/CTF and compliance training to directors, officers and staff.

Skills

Compliance experience

BSP regulations

Risk assessment

Compliance monitoring

Cross-border payments

Integrity

Regulatory translation

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business

CAMS/ICA desirable

Job description

Boku, a global payments company, is seeking a Compliance Officer in the Philippines to ensure operations align with BSP requirements and local regulations. You will report to the Global Head of Compliance and collaborate with risk and compliance teams to implement local policies.

Responsibilities include developing the compliance program, monitoring and testing, AML/CTF controls, KYC/EDD, regulatory submissions, and training.