AML Compliance Officer at Xendit

Xendit is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to join their team in Manila, Philippines. Xendit provides payment infrastructure across Southeast Asia. The AML Compliance Officer will assist the AML Head in ensuring the bank is compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role is crucial for driving the implementation of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program and ensuring the company adheres to all AML/CTF rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls of the bank and test compliance with AML rules and regulations.
• Creation and regular updating of AML/CFT related policies and procedures including doing gap analysis on newly issued circulars and guidance.
• Issue guidance, memo and advisories related to AML/CFT.
• Ensure compliance with AML related observations raised by internal and group audit and other regulatory bodies.
• Good grasp of Fintech and payments services such as but not limited to remittance, payments acceptance and e-wallets.
• Ability to identify, analyze and assess, and remediate AML risks.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of working experience, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Preferably exposed to compliance function or AML operations.
• Professional certifications are preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to be able to communicate with all partners.
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Microsoft and Peoplesoft) is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, usually acquired through formal education or experience, is preferred to review Compliance policies and procedures in order to ensure their adequacy and to monitor compliance.
• Analytical and communication skills required to analyze and summarize information.
• Strong technical, analytical, and (written and verbal) communication skills.
• Excellent aptitude for research and data analysis.
• Methodical approach with high attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Xendit Role Offers:

• Opportunity to work for a company providing payment infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
• Chance to contribute to the implementation of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program.