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Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel (Need background in fintech industry) Jobs in Metro Manila at Better Chance
Title: Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel (Need background in fintech industry)
Company: Better Chance
Location: Metro Manila
- Job Title: Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel
- Location: BGC, Metro Manila, Philippines (27F High Street South Corporate Plaza)
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Salary range: 120000-150000 PHP/Month
We are seeking a highly skilled and diligent Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel to join our team in Bonifacio Global City. The successful candidate will serve as a cornerstone for our regulatory and legal operations, ensuring that our lending business adheres to the stringent standards set by Philippine financial authorities. You will be responsible for balancing robust risk management with operational efficiency, safeguarding the company through proactive compliance, legal strategy, and rigorous AML oversight.
Core Functions
- Regulatory Compliance: Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive internal compliance policies. Ensure the organization maintains strict adherence to directives and regulations set by the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas), AMLC (Anti-Money Laundering Council), SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), and NPC.
- Legal Support & Advisory: Act as the primary legal advisor for the company. Draft, review, and negotiate critical documents including commercial contracts, loan agreements, and privacy policies. Manage end-to-end litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes to mitigate organizational risk.
- AML & Risk Control: Establish and oversee the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) framework. Conduct thorough Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), perform ongoing monitoring of suspicious activities, and ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory reports (e.g., STR/CTR).
- Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the company’s primary point of contact for regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries. Monitor updates to laws and industry standards to ensure timely implementation across all business operations.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or Compliance. Philippine Bar Passer (Attorney) is highly preferred.
- Professional Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience within the Philippines.
- At least 2 years of specialized experience in FinTech or Lending compliance/legal affairs.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Expert-level knowledge of Philippine financial regulations, specifically BSP Circulars, AMLC Rules, and the NPC Data Privacy Act.
- Proven hands-on experience with AML/KYC procedures and risk assessment methodologies.
- Skills:
- Strong legal drafting and contract management abilities.
- Excellent analytical skills with a focus on risk mitigation.
- Fluent in English with high-level professional communication skills.
