Head, Regulatory Affairs
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Position Title: Head, Regulatory Affairs
Job Summary: The Head of Regulatory Affairs (RA) shall ensure the Bank's compliance with applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud laws and regulations by overseeing external/internal regulatory examination/review and adherence with regulatory orders/requests.
Role Exposure
Regulatory Compliance:
Facilitate timely implementation of AML-related Orders (Freeze Orders, Provisional Asset Preservation Orders, and Asset Preservation Order) and AML-related requests (Request for KYC Documents and Bank Inquiries) by supervising and coordinating with the concerned units/branches to ensure compliance with the order and request.
Monitor the effectivity of the AML-related Orders to ensure that customers will be able to have immediate access to their asset.
Risk Management:
Oversee the management of AML and Fraud regulatory examinations by acting as the primary contact person for BSP/AMLC to ensure prompt compliance with and submission of necessary requirements of BSP/AMLC.
Ensure that regulatory and internal audit requirements in relation to AML and Fraud are adequately addressed.
Relationship Building and Maintenance:
Primary liaison with the regulators in relation to Fraud and AML concerns
Corporate Governance:
Perform secretariat functions to ensure that Board and Senior Management are informed on the status of the Bank’s compliance with AML laws and regulation.
Additional Responsibilities:
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Division and Bank.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree holder; Juris Doctor (JD) and Bar passer (Attorney-at-Law) required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the banking or financial services industry.
- Proven experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud Risk Management, Compliance, or Financial Crime Management.
- Strong knowledge of AML regulations, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Experience in Litigation is an advantage
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Well-respected professional with a strong reputation in the banking and financial services industry.