Job Description

About Security Bank

We are the Philippines’ largest independent bank, having won countless awards over the years including the most prestigious industry award in both 2015 and 2016—the Bank of the Year – Philippines by The Banker.

We’re changing how people bank. From the moment customers enter our branches to their experience online, we make them feel valued and empowered.

Now, with more than 300 branches spanning the country, BetterBanking has become the gold standard in improving the banking lives of millions of Filipinos. But we’re far from done.

In our constant pursuit of excellence and improvement, we create teams that support our business and each other.

The Role

As Compliance Officer, you will help the Head of Compliance to oversee implementation of the compliance system, and likewise the identification, monitoring, and control of compliance and business risks.

How you’ll contribute

• Knows the general operations of the company without necessarily engaging or actively participating in the day-to-day operations of the firm
• Attends to major and critical regulatory issues and concerns affecting the company’s operations and makes necessary recommendations  to resolve various regulatory concerns/issues affecting the Company
• Assists in the formulation of replies to cited exceptions by the regulatory agencies such as BSP and SEC
• Monitors and ensures immediate resolution of audit findings
• Ensures open communication process within the company and its subsidiaries through regular meetings, distribution of manuals, and dissemination of regulatory issuances to educate officers and staff on regulatory requirements, their potential impact on the institution’s operations, and address compliance matters
• Promotes a compliance culture in the company that balances customer and business requirements with regulatory requirements
• Promotes effective implementation of a compliance program by addressing breaches that may arise, reporting these breaches including the actions taken to the Corporate Governance Committee and the Board, recommending the imposition of the appropriate disciplinary action on the responsible parties, as well as the adoption of measures for their speedy resolution and prevention of recurrence of the violation, and proposing policies that will address findings and identified weaknesses resulting from compliance testing activities
• Ensures periodic review of the compliance function  to measure its effectiveness and that all cited deficiencies are properly addressed in a timely manner
• Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the compliance system of SBFC to its personnel
• Ensures compliance to SBFC and SBC’s internal policies and guidelines
• Participates in the formulation of the business requirements for any system enhancement  to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies
• Ensures that SBFC’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MLPP) is updated and consistent with the MLPP of the Parent Bank
• Ensures compliance by all SBFC officers and employees with the company’s MLPP
• Participates in the regular review and updating of the Parent Bank’s AMLA reporting system  to ensure conformity of SBFC’s CTR and STR reporting policies/procedures with AMLC and BSP rules and regulations
• Updates the Corporate Governance Manual of SBFC  to incorporate changes/updates in pertinent rules, regulations, and laws, if any
• Maintains and ensures implementation of updated manuals as prescribed by BSP, SEC, and AMLC such as but not limited to MLPP, Corporate Governance Manual, Compliance Manual, and company operations manual
• Updates the Compliance Program  to incorporate changes or amendments in-laws and regulations and ensure its proper implementation

What we’re looking for

• Graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or any related field
• Should have at least 5 years relevant experience in the banking, credit card companies, leasing/financing Institutions
• Familiarity with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. Knowledge of Risk Management
• Above-average oral and written communication skills. Policy and report writing skills. Good interpersonal skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Investigation/auditing skills
• Able to interpret rules and regulations. Able to provide sound advice to business units. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior management and external regulatory agencies. Keen to details
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for Windows is required