Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer

BDO Unibank; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Unibank, Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Regulatory Compliance professional to support the Head of Regulatory Compliance in implementing and enhancing the bank's compliance program, identifying and mitigating regulatory risks, and ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies.

Based in Makati and onsite, the role will coordinate with regulators, oversee regulatory reporting, and contribute to business initiatives while developing talent within the Compliance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, Regulatory Affairs, Banking Operations, or related functions within banking/financial services.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory bodies and managing regulatory examinations is an advantage.
• Must be amenable to working onsite and be assigned to Makati.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments and identify potential compliance risks affecting the organization.
• Recommend and coordinate policies, controls, and procedures to mitigate compliance risks.
• Partner with business units and Compliance Testing teams to support compliance reviews and testing activities.
• Monitor regulatory findings, compliance breaches, and corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide compliance support for new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Oversee the timely submission of regulatory reports and compliance-related requirements.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Regulatory coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

BDO Unibank, Inc. is the Philippines’ leading full-service bank, offering a wide range of financial and digital banking services. Guided by our brand promise “We Find Ways,” we are committed to delivering easy, reliable, and customer-focused services. Build your career with a trusted industry leader.

Job Summary

Supports the Head of the Regulatory Compliance Department in implementing and enhancing the Bank’s compliance program by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating regulatory risks. Ensures adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while contributing to the achievement of the Bank’s strategic and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Risk Management

• Monitor regulatory developments and identify potential compliance risks affecting the organization.
• Recommend and coordinate policies, controls, and procedures to mitigate compliance risks.
• Partner with business units and Compliance Testing teams to support compliance reviews and testing activities.
• Monitor regulatory findings, compliance breaches, and corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide compliance support for new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Oversee the timely submission of regulatory reports and compliance-related requirements.

Regulatory Coordination and Relationship Management

• Serve as a key liaison for regulatory examinations, reviews, and information requests.
• Coordinate requirements and responses for both on-site and off-site regulatory reviews.
• Track regulatory commitments, action items, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Escalate significant regulatory concerns and support the resolution of regulator inquiries.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of Credit Information Corporation (CIC) reports, including report validation, issue resolution, and regulator coordination.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, Regulatory Affairs, Banking Operations, or related functions within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory bodies and managing regulatory examinations is an advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and talent development capabilities.
• Must be amenable to working onsite and be assigned to Makati.