Senior Compliance & AML Officer – Philippines

Remitly; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rice allowance

Transport allowance

Paid vacation

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

ESPP

Mental health & family benefits

Job summary

Remitly is seeking a Compliance Officer and AML Compliance Officer in the Philippines to oversee the compliance program for Remitly Philippines and manage regulatory risk. You will ensure full compliance with BSP rules for money service businesses and AMLA, reporting to the Head of Compliance APAC.

You will document procedures, liaise with BSP/AMLC, provide regulatory reporting, and implement a robust training and monitoring program across the organization, ensuring effective risk controls in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in compliance and AML in fintech/remittance.
• Proven knowledge of BSP and AMLC regulatory obligations.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Discretion and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Document compliance procedures and update manuals and documentation such as the MTPP.
• Act as point of contact for BSP, AMLC and other Philippine authorities.
• Provide regular compliance reporting to the Board and Management.
• Establish and maintain a compliance monitoring and reporting program.
• Define necessary knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regulatory training programs and awareness for staff on obligations.
• Manage record keeping related to compliance breaches and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with BSP, AMLC and authorities on examinations and inquiries.
• Oversee day-to-day AML policies, controls, and systems.
• Receive notifications from employees and act under AMLA and related acts.
• File CTRs and STRs within prescribed timeframes with AMLC.
• Collaborate with authorities and internal stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Identify vulnerabilities and propose action plans to mitigate risk.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise the business on implementation.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML expertise

BSP/AMLC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Remitly is seeking a Compliance Officer and AML Compliance Officer in the Philippines to oversee the compliance program for Remitly Philippines and manage regulatory risk. You will ensure full compliance with BSP rules for money service businesses and AMLA, reporting to the Head of Compliance APAC.

You will document procedures, liaise with BSP/AMLC, provide regulatory reporting, and implement a robust training and monitoring program across the organization, ensuring effective risk controls in a