Legal Compliance Officer

JOB PROFILE / REQUIREMENTS:

- Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing;

- At least three (3) years of experience performing legal or compliance functions for Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas regulated entities or financial institutions, including banks, lending companies, or financial technology companies;

- Familiarity with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Securities and Exchange Commission rules, regulations, and issuances pertinent to the banking sector;

- Experience in corporate housekeeping and regulatory compliance preferred but not required;

- Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations;

- Willing to travel to Cebu as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Reviews applicable laws, rules, regulations, and government issuances (“Laws”) relevant to the business of the Company;

- Assists the Head of Compliance in the preparation and submission of reports or disclosures required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation, Anti-Money Laundering Council, and other regulatory agencies;

- Assists the Office of the Corporate Secretary in the preparation and performance of various corporate housekeeping, board-related, and committee-related tasks;

- Assists the Heads of Legal and Compliance Divisions in the preparation, revision, and amendment of manuals and policies;

- Assists the Head of the Legal Division in ensuring that the Company is compliant with Legal and Regulatory Requirements;

- Conduct training programs for staff and partners on compliance policies and procedures;

- Prepares, drafts, and reviews contracts, forms, letters, and other documents, as may be needed;

- Provides legal advice, opinion, and guidance to internal stakeholders when necessary;

- Performs tasks or functions that may be assigned by the Legal and Compliance Division Heads from time to time.