Compliance Specialist

Compliance Management

Description:

Overview:

The ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST must be able to align with the Maya Mission and Vision, an avid evangelist of the Maya Product, as well as a great leader and supervisor. The PRIMARY responsibilities of the ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST are inclusive of Design and Implementation of a robust and innovative AML Compliance Program and AML Risk Identification and Treatment and Reporting through the regular AML Compliance Testing, which covers both Maya Bank and Maya Philippines.

What you will do:

Policies and Procedures:

Design, Implement and Evaluate the AML Compliance Program
Help develop internal controls and monitor compliance
Design and develop innovative company policies and procedures
Conduct research and keep abreast of local and/or international regulations, AML standards and business requirements, Educate and train employees on AML regulations and industry practices
Address concerns or questions on legal compliance
Evaluate policies/procedures and ensure they are in line with all regulations, risks are identified, and controls are in place

Internal Operations:

Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls
Audit processes, practices and documents
Evaluate business activities to assess AML compliance risk
Ensure plans are in place for a crisis or compliance violation
Provide input to the AML training required for newly recruited personnel and staff as well as partners and relevant stakeholders
Conduct compliance testing and monitoring activities to identify areas of non-compliance and initiate solutions
Ensure partners and clients carry out banking activities within acceptable legal boundaries

What we are looking for:

5-7 years working experience, preferably within the banking or financial services industry
Preferably having significant experience in Risk and Compliance Function or Audit
Supervisory experience is highly preferred.
Solid organization and project management experience, in the space of AML Compliance
Professional certifications preferred but not required
Knowledge or familiarity with VASP regulations and Cryptocurrency concepts