AMLKYC SME Manager

Makati City - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The KYC Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a trusted authority on KYC policy regulatory interpretation and complex case handling. The role provides expert guidance to analysts quality reviewers and delivery leads while also supporting advisory discussions client queries and solution design when required.

This role combines deep domain expertise judgment and influence operating across delivery quality and advisory contexts to ensure consistent and defensible KYC outcomes.

As a KYC SME you will be responsible for:

Policy & Technical Expertise

Acting as the primary point of contact for KYC policy interpretation procedural guidance and regulatory clarifications
Reviewing and advising on complex high-risk or non-standard KYC cases and client scenarios
Interpreting regulatory updates and translating them into practical guidance for delivery teams
Supporting policy impact assessments and procedural updates

Delivery & Quality Enablement

Providing expert support to analysts and QC teams on quality findings escalations and judgment calls
Participating in quality calibrations and alignment discussions to ensure consistent application of standards
Supporting internal quality assurance initiatives and regulatory readiness activities
Acting as a senior escalation point for policy- or risk-related delivery issues

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Supporting advisory workstreams client discussions and solution design related to KYC frameworks and operating models
Collaborating with global teams and engagement leads on policy questions remediation approaches and regulatory expectations
Contributing SME input to proposals process improvements and client deliverables where applicable

Capability Building

Facilitating induction refresher and targeted training sessions on KYC policies and regulatory developments
Supporting knowledge sharing and continuous capability uplift across delivery and quality teams

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree or college graduate in Accounting Finance Business Economics or a related field
Minimum of two (2)years of experience as QCSME or Compliance Officer
Strong working knowledge of global KYC regulations and client-specific policy frameworks
Experience supporting quality assurance escalations or advisory discussions
Ability to assess complex risk scenarios and exercise sound professional judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools

Certifications (Advantage):

AML- or financial crimerelated certifications such as CAMS ICA or equivalent are considered an advantage but not . Practical experience sound judgment and subject matter expertise are prioritized.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Anti-Bribery Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Business Ethics Coaching and Feedback Code of Ethics Communication Compliance and Governance Compliance and Standards Compliance Auditing Compliance Frameworks Compliance Program Implementation Compliance Reporting Compliance Review Compliance Risk Assessment Compliance Training Controls Compliance Creativity Cybersecurity Risk Management Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Protection Management (DPM) Disability Support 35 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Manager

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismFraud Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe KYC Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a trusted authority on KYC policy regulatory interpretation and complex case handling. The r...

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

As a KYC SME you will be responsible for:

Policy & Technical Expertise

Acting as the primary point of contact for KYC policy interpretation procedural guidance and regulatory clarifications
Reviewing and advising on complex high-risk or non-standard KYC cases and client scenarios
Interpreting regulatory updates and translating them into practical guidance for delivery teams
Supporting policy impact assessments and procedural updates

Delivery & Quality Enablement

Providing expert support to analysts and QC teams on quality findings escalations and judgment calls
Participating in quality calibrations and alignment discussions to ensure consistent application of standards
Supporting internal quality assurance initiatives and regulatory readiness activities
Acting as a senior escalation point for policy- or risk-related delivery issues

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Supporting advisory workstreams client discussions and solution design related to KYC frameworks and operating models
Collaborating with global teams and engagement leads on policy questions remediation approaches and regulatory expectations
Contributing SME input to proposals process improvements and client deliverables where applicable

Capability Building

Facilitating induction refresher and targeted training sessions on KYC policies and regulatory developments
Supporting knowledge sharing and continuous capability uplift across delivery and quality teams

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree or college graduate in Accounting Finance Business Economics or a related field
Minimum of two (2)years of experience as QCSME or Compliance Officer
Strong working knowledge of global KYC regulations and client-specific policy frameworks
Experience supporting quality assurance escalations or advisory discussions
Ability to assess complex risk scenarios and exercise sound professional judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools

Certifications (Advantage):

AML- or financial crimerelated certifications such as CAMS ICA or equivalent are considered an advantage but not . Practical experience sound judgment and subject matter expertise are prioritized.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Manager

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