Compliance/AML/KYC Lead (1st Line of Defense)

Bolder Group Center of Excellence (CoE) is looking for a Compliance Lead. This is a great opportunity for a professional with a general first line Compliance/ AML & KYC background. The position Compliance Lead is identified as a mid-level positioned compliance role with a focus on coordinating Compliance, Risk Assessment, AML & KYC work within the CoE and across Bolder’s international stakeholders.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Compliance Lead your main responsibilities are:

• Review, assign / allocate work and provide guidance to Compliance Analysts in the CoE taking into account the multiple priorities of Bolder stakeholders while managing the CoE team’s capacity.

• As needed, partner with stakeholders and the CoE Head of Operations in reviewing capacity and planning for expansion (hiring permanent or temporary staff)

• Partner with the CoE Head of Quality in streamlining best practices and processes for various compliance, KYC & AML review functions.

• Review the Compliance / AML & KYC team’s work as needed

• Act as the main point of contact in the CoE for other Bolder offices that have Compliance / KYC & AML work performed in the Philippines

• Creating and presenting performance and task driven reports to management and stakeholders.

• Assist the team as needed in various Compliance / KYC & AML functions:

  • Conducting risk assessments.

  • Sanctions and adverse media screening.

  • Conducting AMLCFT client KYC

  • Saving documents and updating the CRM.

  • Flag compliance issues during the client’s life cycle (client acceptance due diligence, transaction monitoring, periodic reviews, and exit)

• Providing training and support to the Compliance AML & KYC team to enhance awareness and understanding of compliance risks and regulations (across multiple jurisdictions).

• Assumes any other duties associated with the position.

Ideal experiences and competencies:

• A degree in Accounting/Finance/Law or a related area.

• Familiar with financial services industry with advanced knowledge in multi jurisdictional regulations and laws

• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity

• Excellent communication skills in dealings with staff and regulations.

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral)

Furthermore:

• You are pragmatic and energetic;

• You have a critical mindset;

• You are eager to learn, further develop yourselves and you have an innovative mindset;

• You are a good communicator, being able to convey complex messages in simple ways;

• You have developed organizational and cross cultural sensitivity;

• You adhere to the Bolder values: We connect, We care and We challenge Our Core Values - Bolder (boldergroup.com) and it is evident for you that your behavior is fully aligned with these values.