Senior KYC/AML Analyst - Lead High-Risk & Remediation

MicroSourcing; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroSourcing in Taguig seeks a Senior KYC Analyst for a hybrid, day-shift role at BGC. The position requires overseeing CDD/EDD for high-risk clients, reviewing KYC files, and directing investigations into sanctions and adverse media.

You will mentor junior analysts, support workload planning, and help improve KYC policies and digital onboarding initiatives. Strong FATF-regulatory knowledge and screening tool experience are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Risk, or Financial Crime Operations.
• Strong working knowledge of KYC/AML regulations (e.g., FATF and local regulatory requirements).
• Proven experience in handling high‑risk customers and complex entity structures.
• Proficiency with screening tools such as World‑Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones, or Refinitiv.

Responsibilities

• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high‑risk customers, including PEPs and complex corporate structures.
• Review and approve KYC files completed by analysts to ensure strict quality and compliance with internal procedures.
• Lead investigations into adverse media, sanctions, and reputational risk cases, acting as a primary escalation point.
• Mentor junior KYC analysts and new joiners, supporting team leaders with workload planning and case prioritization.
• Identify gaps in KYC processes and recommend improvements to support automation and digital onboarding projects.

Skills

Mentoring/coaching

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Tools

World-Check

LexisNexis

Dow Jones

Refinitiv

Job description

Discover your 100% YOU with MicroSourcing!

Position: Senior KYC Analyst

Location: BGC, Taguig

Work setup & shift: Hybrid | Day Shift

Our Client, the Maples Group, is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Their side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivaled learning and career opportunities to their 2,500+ colleagues worldwide.

MicroSourcing is working directly with the Maples Group to support the expansion of their new operations in Manila.

What is it like to work in Maples?

The Maples Group is driven to excel, and collaboration is key to their continued success. Maples Group employees can go further for their clients because they go further for each other too. Their inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.

Your Role

As a Senior KYC Analyst, you will:

• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers, including PEPs and complex corporate structures.
• Review and approve KYC files completed by analysts to ensure strict quality and compliance with internal procedures.
• Lead investigations into adverse media, sanctions, and reputational risk cases, acting as a primary escalation point.
• Mentor junior KYC analysts and new joiners, supporting team leaders with workload planning and case prioritization.
• Identify gaps in KYC processes and recommend improvements to support automation and digital onboarding projects.
  
  

What You Need

Non-negotiables

• At least 5 years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Risk, or Financial Crime Operations.
• Strong working knowledge of KYC/AML regulations (e.g., FATF and local regulatory requirements).
• Proven experience in handling high-risk customers and complex entity structures.
• Proficiency with screening tools such as World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones, or Refinitiv.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid setup at our BGC, Taguig office.
  
  

Preferred Skills/expertise

• Experience in performing in-depth risk assessments, including source of wealth and funds validation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Prior experience in leading or supporting KYC remediation projects.
• Excellent communication skills for coaching and stakeholder management.
• Ability to contribute to the development of KYC policies and internal audit preparations.
  
  

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About MicroSourcing

With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.

Our commitment to 100% YOU

MicroSourcing firmly believes that our company's strength lies in our people's diversity and talent. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. We provide space for everyone, embracing different perspectives, and making room for opportunities for each individual to thrive.

At MicroSourcing, equality is not merely a slogan – it's our commitment. Our way of life. Here, we don't just accept your unique authentic self - we celebrate it, valuing every individual's contribution to our collective success and growth. Join us in celebrating YOU and your 100%!

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