Compliance Manager  

The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s compliance, governance, risk management, and regulatory adherence programs. The role ensures that all business operations comply with Philippine laws, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards. The Compliance Manager serves as the primary liaison with regulators and reports compliance matters, risks, and breaches to Senior Management and/or the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Framework & Policy Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s compliance framework, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure alignment with regulations issued by the BSP, SEC, DOLE, BIR, NPC, AMLC, and other relevant government agencies.
• Review and update compliance programs to address changes in laws, regulations, and business operations.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Philippine laws, Republic Acts, regulatory circulars, and industry standards.
• Manage statutory filings, licenses, permits, accreditations, and renewals.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess organizational impact.

Risk Management & Internal Audit

• Conduct compliance risk assessments, monitoring activities, and internal reviews.
• Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and operational risks.
• Recommend corrective actions and track remediation plans until completion.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and Risk teams on compliance-related matters.

Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies accurately and on time.
• Prepare compliance dashboards, breach reports, incident reports, and governance updates for Senior Management and the Board.
• Maintain proper documentation and compliance records.

Regulatory & Government Liaison

• Serve as the primary contact for regulators such as BSP, SEC, DOLE, NPC, AMLC, and BIR.
• Handle inspections, audits, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory findings and compliance directives.

Compliance Training & Ethics Culture

• Develop and conduct compliance awareness programs and employee training sessions.
• Promote ethical conduct, accountability, and a culture of compliance across the organization.
• Provide advisory support to business units regarding regulatory requirements and policy interpretation.

Investigations & Enforcement

• Lead investigations involving policy violations, fraud, misconduct, conflicts of interest, or regulatory breaches.
• Recommend disciplinary actions and corrective measures where necessary.
• Escalate significant issues to Senior Management and/or the Board.

Key Compliance Areas

• Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT)
• Data Privacy Compliance (RA 10173)
• Labor Law Compliance
• Tax and Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption
• Consumer Protection Regulations

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CRCM, CPA, CIA, or Data Privacy certifications are an advantage.

Experience

• At least 5–10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or regulatory affairs.
• Experience dealing with Philippine regulators and government agencies is preferred.
• Background in banking, fintech, insurance, corporate, or highly regulated industries is an advantage.