Core Responsibilities
1. Regulatory & Compliance Leadership
AML/CFT Framework:
Implement AML monitoring systems aligned with BSP Circular No. 1028 & AMLC guidelines.
Lead transaction screening, suspicious activity reporting (STR), and PEP/KYC audits.
Licensing Management:
Maintain EMI/VASP licenses (e.g., BSP, SEC) and lead renewal/ad-hoc inspections.
Regulatory Intelligence:
Track updates on Data Privacy Act (DPA), Lending Company Act, and fintech sandbox rules.
2. Cross-Border Legal Operations
Contract Governance:
Draft/negotiate agreements with Chinese/global partners (payment processing, API sharing, joint ventures).
Dispute Resolution:
Handle cross-border merchant/payment disputes involving Chinese entities.
Structure Compliance:
Advise on PH entity setup (FIE/FIBO requirements) and profit repatriation mechanisms.
3. Risk Mitigation & Training
Internal Controls:
Develop compliance playbooks for lending collections, e-wallet operations, and crypto asset services.
Mandatory Qualifications
► Experience & Background
Filipino citizen with native-level Filipino (Tagalog) and Fluent Business English (IELTS 7.5+ or equivalent).
Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from accredited PH/international university.
5+ years’ legal experience in:
Financial institutions: payment gateways, e-wallets, or lending platforms.
Key Practice Areas:
AML compliance (must have handled STR filing).
PH financial regulations (BSP/SEC).
Cross-border contracts with Chinese/global corporations.
► Certifications (Any 2 Required)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Philippine Bar Admission (IBP ID holder).
Data Privacy Officer (DPO) certification (preferred).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Php2,000,000.00 - Php3,000,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you a Philippine citizen? How long have you lived in the Philippines?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person