AML Compliance Officer

Job description

***Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!*** Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services. Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank. ### What you'll do - Lead the AML function of the Legal and GRC Department. - Researches, assesses, implements, and manages the areas of financial services regulations and laws and procedures, consumer protection and other laws as applicable to the business. - Implements the Anti-Money Laundering program of the organization. - Develops and puts in place sound KYC/KYB frameworks and ensure ongoing monitoring and review thereof. - Assists with issues escalations to the Head of Legal and GRC. - Recommends further due diligence where required. - Works closely with the other teams in overseeing AML compliance procedures and advises on anti-money laundering queries. - Review account with red flags and assess the need to apply the necessary actions. - Ensures that operational processes are compliant, sufficient, and documented. ### What we expect from you - Graduated from a 4-year business, accounting, law or similar course from a reputable institution - A minimum of five (5) years of experience relative to Regulatory and AML Compliance and/or system audit, in the Banking/Financial Services Industry. Experience from Fintech industry is a plus. - Strong knowledge in local regulatory requirements of the BSP and AMLC. - CAMS certification is desirable. - Proven experience working with teams or organization during a BSP / AMLC regulatory audit is preferred. - Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. - Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, adhere to strict deadlines.