Head of Anti-Vice & Financial Crime Surveillance Unit Greater Manila, Philippines Area
About the Role
Greater Manila, Philippines Area (On-site)(Manila, Philippines)
The Company is seeking a Head of Anti-Vice and Financial Crime Surveillance Unit to play a pivotal role in the strategic setup and optimization of a dedicated unit focused on detecting and triaging financial flows related to child exploitation, illegal gambling, and other high-risk activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing the unit's core operating model, workflows, and detection performance metrics. This includes the design and implementation of real-time transaction monitoring indicators, the establishment of comprehensive monitoring rules, and the oversight of alert analysis and reporting, ensuring the timely filing of high-quality Suspicious Transaction Reports. The role also involves partnering with product and engineering teams to integrate advanced technologies to reduce false positives and providing ad-hoc support during law enforcement inquiries or regulatory escalations. Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years' of experience in financial crime detection, transaction monitoring, or AML compliance, with at least 3 years' in a leadership capacity. A proven track record in managing detection programs related to high-risk areas such as OSAEC, human trafficking, or gambling/gaming compliance is essential. The role requires deep knowledge of regional and international AML/CFT laws, regulatory frameworks, and compliance reporting standards, as well as technical proficiency in advanced transaction monitoring software, SQL, and rule-tuning methodologies. Core competencies include exceptional emotional resilience, expert analytical capabilities, and strong collaboration skills. The Head of the Anti-Vice and Financial Crime Surveillance Unit will be at the forefront of the company's mission to create innovative and meaningful financial solutions while ensuring the safety and security of its users.
Functions:
- Data Management/Analytics
- Operations
About the Company
Innovative mobile financial services leader
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Age
employees
501-1000