AML Compliance Manager

About GoTyme

GoTyme is a joint venture between the Gokongwei Group, one of the biggest conglomerates in the Philippines, and the Singapore-headquartered digital banking group Tyme. This venture combines the trusted Gokongwei brand, customer base, and distribution ecosystem with Tyme’s globally proven digital banking technology and hands-on experience building South Africa’s leading digital bank, TymeBank, one of the fastest-growing digital banks in the world today.

At GoTyme, we have embarked on a journey to democratize financial services and bring next-level banking to the Philippines. We seek individuals who share our belief that the game is worth changing, to join our growing team of GoTymers as we build, launch, and scale a bank that empowers all Filipinos to navigate a path to financial freedom.

About the role

An AML Compliance Manager is in charge of assisting the Chief Compliance Officer in ensuring GoTyme’s compliance to AML/CFT-related laws and regulations (AMLA, MORB, ARRG, etc.). 

• Manages and updates the implementation of the Bank’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MTPP) 

• Conducts AML Compliance testing across all businesses of the Bank 

• Conducts AML Risk Assessments as required by the regulators 

• Acts as overall lead in the assessment of policies and procedures of the Customer Due Diligence cycle (KYC, EDD, Transaction Monitoring, etc.) 

• Provides oversight and guidance to the KYC and Transaction Monitoring Operations teams 

• Assists in BSP examinations and other regulatory enagagements concerning AML/CTF matters 

Must haves

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a compliance function from the banking/financial industry, preferably at the managerial level.
• AML Certifications are a plus but not required 
• Detail oriented person with a desire to help the business and organization in meeting regulatory expectations. 
• Strong familiarity with the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and the AMLC Registration and Reporting Guidelines (ARRG). 
• Good judgment enabling the provision of sound advice in difficult areas of law, regulation, and practice, and the pro-active management of compliance and regulatory risk. 
• Take independent action or proactively create opportunities to resolve or prevent problems in keeping up with the role.