Specialist, Financial Crimes Investigation

Job title: Specialist, Financial Crimes Investigation

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Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description: Job description (heading) / Description du poste (titre) The Financial Crimes Specialist will be responsible for the daily execution of processes and controls with respect to delivering the Financial Crimes program mandates, which include both local regulatory, internal and Enterprise requirements related to Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) and Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) and Fraud. These responsibilities encompass all Sun Life Philippine (SLPH) entities under the Sun Life Group – the Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (SLOCPI), Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (SLGFI), Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI), Grepa Asset Management Corporation (GAMC) and the Funds Corporations under the management of SLAMCI and GAMC, including Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation (SLIMTC) as may be required, in collaboration with Sun Life Philippines Business Unit Compliance Officer (BUCO) and SLIMTC Compliance Officer. The Financial Crimes Specialist will support the Head of Financial Crimes and Sun Life Philippines Business Unit Compliance Officer (BUCO) including any business consultations with respect to overall prevention of money laundering, terrorist-financing and sanction risks prevention Preferred skills (heading) / Comp tences particuli res (titre ) Knowledge and experience on Financial Crimes related laws and regulations, particularly on the relevant Implementing Rules and Regulations or other guidelines issued by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Insurance Commission (IC), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Experience in Financial Crimes related roles and activities as outlined in this document, such as but not limited to case investigations (whether AML or Fraud related). Ability to effectively foster and manage relationships across the organization to deliver against objectives. Resourceful, proactive and ability to work under pressure or with minimal supervision. Strong and flexible problem-solving capabilities, willing to challenge the ‘status quo’ and build innovative control solutions. Qualifications (heading) / Comp tences (titre) 4-year university degree at least 2-3 years compliance, risk or audit experience, with exposure to Financial Crimes including technical skills relating to system development or deployment. Experience in implementation of AML systems at life insurance, mutual funds, banks or financial services industry is an advantage. Professional certification in AML compliance, such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), is also a plus. Confident verbal and written communication skills, experience presenting sensitive matters to senior management and should be able to deal with staff from various levels in the organization. Ability to distill complex requirements without oversimplifying or missing critical components. Responsibilities (heading) / Responsabilit s (titre) Performs and executes day-to-day Financial Crimes obligations related to the following: a) Investigation of alerts (name screening and transaction monitoring) generated by the existing AML screening system, on a timely basis and in accordance with relevant standards and procedures. b) Investigation of cases escalated by the business or other departments, on a timely basis and in accordance with relevant standards and procedures. c) Ensures regulatory compliance risks are managed and prevented throughout performance and execution of Financial Crimes roles and responsibilities. Provides support the Head of Financial Crimes and/or SLPH BUCO-MLRO, in the following deliverables: a)Development, localization, refresh and implementation of relevant compliance operating guidelines, procedures and/or systems including those that are applicable to investment and trust business requirements. b) Development of appropriate Financial Crimes management information system, metric and data-driven reporting mechanism to enable effective review, analysis and identification of trends, systemic issues and emerging risks. c) Review of relevant processes and controls, including updating of relevant operating guidelines, procedures or manual. d) Conduct of Financial Crimes risk assessment activities. e) Conduct gap analysis of new and/or amended Financial Crimes related laws and regulations. Timely escalates incidents of non-compliance to the Head of Financial Crimes and/or SLPH BUCO. Actively participates in the development of Financial Crimes related training programs, and where required, assists in the delivery of compliance training to business unit employees and compliance staff, in coordination with the Compliance Training Centre of Excellence unit. Perform other tasks, projects or initiatives as may be required by the Head of Financial Crimes and/or SLPH BUCO. Job Category: Compliance Posting End Date: 30/08/2025

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Location: Taguig City, Metro Manila

Job date: Mon, 26 May 2025 22:18:06 GMT

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