Job Description
Are you a seasoned compliance professional with a passion for financial integrity? CD Extreme OPC is seeking a highly skilled and proactive KYC Manager to join our team in Mandaluyong City. As our KYC Manager, you will serve as a pivotal leader in our compliance department, ensuring that our operations align with global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) standards.
The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end customer onboarding lifecycle, implementing robust Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) frameworks. You will be responsible for mitigating financial crime risks while fostering an efficient, high-performance team culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced financial environment and possess a keen eye for detail, we invite you to help us maintain the highest standards of regulatory excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the end-to-end KYC/CDD/EDD lifecycle to ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Develop and implement comprehensive AML/CFT policies and procedures across the organization.
- Manage high-risk customer escalations and perform complex background investigations.
- Direct internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready.
- Monitor and analyze emerging financial crime risks, providing actionable insights to senior management.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate team performance to foster operational excellence and professional growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline onboarding workflows and optimize the user experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
- Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in KYC, AML, or Compliance within the financial services sector.
- Strong knowledge of local and international AML/CFT regulations and reporting requirements.
- Proven ability to manage high-risk cases and perform thorough due diligence.
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing and coaching diverse teams.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
- Professional certification (e.g., CAMS or equivalent) is highly preferred.