Senior Manager, Compliance Due Diligence

Jobtailor; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,790,000 - 5,022,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the Philippines seeks a senior leader to head KYB/KYC and related compliance operations across multiple business units. The role oversees high-risk case escalations, sanctions screening, and access governance, while setting KPIs and driving risk-based approaches across services.

The ideal candidate brings CAMS or equivalent certification, 8+ years in compliance with KYB/KYC, and 5+ years in management across remote teams, including maritime or shipping sector experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Law, Business, Finance or equivalent.
• CAMS (ACAMS), ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention, or equivalent AML/KYC/KYB qualification.
• 8+ years in a compliance-related role with KYB/KYC due diligence across regulated and non-regulated environments.
• 5+ years of management experience across remote/multi-location teams.
• Experience in the maritime or shipping sector.
• Experience managing compliance operations across multiple business units or service lines.
• Track record of presenting to customers and senior management.
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions regimes (UK OFSI, US OFAC, EU) and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Ability to apply risk-based approaches across services.
• Experience designing and implementing KYB/KYC processes at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day KYB/KYC function across Marcura Group business units.
• Review and manage escalations involving high-risk cases and sanctions hits.
• Oversee user access governance for screening and due diligence systems.
• Design and update KYB and KYC processes for consistency.
• Define KPIs and SLAs and report performance to Group Compliance leadership.
• Lead and develop managers and team leads across remote locations.
• Manage recruitment and succession planning for the function.
• Engage business unit management on compliance projects and risk matters.
• Provide KYB/KYC training and awareness across the Group.
• Collaborate with Marcura teams to develop new processes as required.

Skills

KYB/KYC due diligence

Compliance operations management

International sanctions knowledge

Team leadership and development

Education

Graduate degree in Law, Business, Finance or equivalent

Tools

Compliance screening platforms

Job description

• Lead the day-to-day KYB/KYC/KYP function across Marcura Group business units, overseeing team managers and their teams.
• Review and manage escalations involving high-risk cases, sanctions hits, and decline or exit recommendations, escalating to the Group MLRO when required.
• Oversee user access governance for screening and due diligence systems.
• Design, document, implement, and periodically update consistent KYB and KYC processes.
• Ensure proportionate due diligence across regulated and non-regulated services and fulfillment of KYC obligations for regulated services.
• Define and maintain KPIs and SLAs, report performance, and provide actionable insights to Group Compliance leadership.
• Maintain leave planning and operational continuity across the team.
• Lead and develop managers and team leads, set objectives, build leadership capability, and ensure consistent standards.
• Manage recruitment and support succession planning for the function.
• Engage business unit management on compliance projects, initiatives, and risk matters.
• Partner with Group Compliance leadership and Group Management on strategic plans.
• Provide KYB/KYC training and awareness activities across the Group.
• Handle customer engagement, presentations, and communications for complex requirements or audits.
• Collaborate with Marcura teams to develop new processes as required.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Law, Business, Finance, or equivalent.
• CAMS (ACAMS), ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention, or equivalent professional AML/KYC/KYB qualification.
• 8+ years in a compliance-related role with demonstrable KYB and KYC due diligence experience across regulated and non-regulated environments.
• 5+ years of management experience, including managing managers and team leads across remote/multi-location teams.
• Experience in the maritime or shipping sector.
• Experience managing compliance operations across multiple business units or service lines simultaneously.
• Track record of presenting to customers and senior management.
• Deep working knowledge of international sanctions regimes, including UK OFSI, US OFAC, and EU regimes, and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Ability to apply a proportionate, risk-based approach across regulated and non-regulated services.
• Experience designing, documenting, and implementing KYB/KYC processes at scale.
• Proficiency with compliance screening and due diligence platforms; comfort with user access governance.
• Strong coaching, conflict resolution, and change management capabilities.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in KYB, KYC, and compliance operations, with a strong focus on risk management and due diligence processes. Proven leadership in managing teams, developing compliance strategies, and engaging with stakeholders across multiple business units.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• KYB/KYC Due Diligence
• Compliance Operations Management
• International Sanctions Knowledge
• CAMS Certification
• Team Leadership and Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• KYB/KYC Process Design
• Risk-Based Approach Application
• Compliance Screening Platforms
• User Access Governance
• KPI and SLA Definition

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Conflict Resolution
• Change Management
• Customer Engagement
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAMS (ACAMS)
• ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention

Industry Keywords

• Compliance
• Financial Crime Prevention
• Maritime Sector
• Regulated Services
• Non-Regulated Services