Sr. Analyst, AML Framework

Northern Trust; Manila; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities

Job summary

Northern Trust in Metro Manila is looking for a compliance expert to support its Global AML program. The role involves providing guidance on compliance with AML laws, leading projects, and conducting testing to ensure compliance.

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 3 years of related experience. Required skills include advanced analytical capabilities and strong interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience required.
• ACAMS certification desired but not required.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for compliance with AML laws.
• Lead projects to support the Global AML program.
• Conduct and document testing for compliance.

Skills

Financial Institution Regulatory and Compliance

AML, CIP, EDD, KYC knowledge

Advanced analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Administration, Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a Fortune 500 financial institution that has been operating continuously since 1889, serving sophisticated clients worldwide with leading technology and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and functional knowledge for compliance with applicable AML laws, rules, and standards.
• Escalate regulatory compliance risks to Global AML management during testing.
• Lead projects or initiatives to support the Global AML program.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and reporting of key Global AML functional activities.
• Support Global AML Management in resolving compliance issues, including actions for regulatory exams and audit findings.
• Use existing procedures to solve standard problems, analyze information, and exercise judgment.
• Review assigned laws, regulations, and related policies to understand test scripts for execution.
• Conduct and document testing to assess compliance with regulations and policies.
• Apply analytical skills to review information, identify potential control weaknesses or exceptions, and summarize results in clear language.
• Draft reports to communicate testing results to stakeholders.
• Assist with validation testing of issues identified to ensure actions are closed.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Serve as a key subject‑matter expert to partners in the first and second lines of defense.
• Represent the department in meetings within AML and other risk functions.
• Deliver work products that require minimal revision from management.
• Identify and solve straightforward problems, analyze possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Operate within guidelines and policies.

Knowledge

• Financial Institution Regulatory and Compliance knowledge including AML, CIP, EDD, KYC, and Economic Sanctions laws.
• Confidence and expertise to advise management and the business.
• Experience providing compliance advisory/consultancy and operational support.
• Advanced analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with partners in the first and second lines of defense.
• Organizational skills to coordinate compliance activities.
• Attention to detail.
• ACAMS certification desired but not required.
• Expanded conceptual knowledge in own job discipline.
• Understanding of key business drivers to accomplish own work.
• Ability to explain complex information to others in a straightforward manner.

Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Administration, Management, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Informal guidance to new team members.
• Desired knowledge of Excel.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northen Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail].