AVP of Compliance Oversight

An esteemed banking is seeking an AVP of Compliance Oversight to play a pivotal role in supporting the CCO and senior compliance leaders. This position offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of regulatory compliance, ensuring that the organisation remains aligned with evolving regulations and industry standards.

This position offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of regulatory compliance, ensuring that the organisation remains aligned with evolving regulations and industry standards. You will be instrumental in implementing and enhancing the bank's Compliance Program, working closely with various business units to identify, monitor, and mitigate compliance risks. The role promises a collaborative and supportive work environment where your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and regulatory excellence. If you are looking for a position that values your attention to detail, commitment to ethical practices, and ability to foster strong interdepartmental relationships, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career within a respected financial services provider.

What You'll Do
As an AVP of Compliance Oversight, you will be entrusted with significant responsibilities that span across multiple facets of regulatory compliance. Your day-to-day activities will involve preparing insightful summaries on new regulations for distribution across business units, drafting essential communications that reinforce regulatory awareness, and coordinating both internal and external review processes. You will play a crucial part in identifying applicable laws affecting operations, assessing associated risks, and supporting ongoing monitoring efforts using established checklists. By collaborating with specialised testing units, you will help ensure that all business support functions adhere strictly to both internal standards and external requirements. Additionally, you will oversee the resolution of any compliance issues uncovered during audits or reviews, ensuring these matters are addressed efficiently. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also excellent interpersonal skills as you work closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds to uphold a culture rooted in ethical conduct and shared responsibility.

• Collaborate with the Independent Compliance Testing Unit to coordinate periodic reviews of business and support units, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards.
• Coordinate and manage requirements for on-site and off-site regulatory examinations by liaising with internal stakeholders and oversight authorities to ensure smooth, timely, and accurate submissions.
• Draft and disseminate compliance communications, regulatory reports, and supporting documentation to strengthen awareness and adherence across the organisation.
• Foster cross-functional relationships by sharing compliance best practices, promoting a strong culture of accountability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, interpret, and assess new or amended laws, regulations, and regulatory issuances that may affect the bank's operations, providing timely analysis of compliance obligations and potential risks.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of compliance activities, regulatory engagements, and oversight processes to support transparent reporting for senior management and regulators.
• Monitor and track remediation of compliance issues, audit findings, and regulatory breaches, ensuring timely closure and effective resolution of identified risks.
• Prepare executive synopses and key takeaways on regulatory developments for distribution to management and business units, enabling informed decision-making and regulatory readiness.
• Support ongoing monitoring of compliance obligations through the use of frameworks and tools such as the Regulatory Compliance Testing Checklist (RCTC).

What You Bring
The ideal candidate for the AVP of Compliance Oversight position brings substantial experience from previous roles focused on regulatory compliance within banks or financial institutions. Your background should reflect a solid grasp of both local laws governing financial services as well as broader industry standards. You possess outstanding written communication abilities that enable you to distil complex regulations into actionable insights for colleagues at all levels. Organisational prowess is vital as you manage multiple concurrent projects involving coordination between internal teams and external regulators. Your approach is marked by careful risk assessment techniques that anticipate challenges before they arise. Experience working alongside independent testing or audit groups further underscores your collaborative spirit. Above all else, your interpersonal strengths shine through as you nurture cooperative relationships built on mutual respect, helping foster an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute towards shared goals.

• Commitment to continuous professional development, with the ability to remain current on evolving banking regulations and international compliance practices especially from BSP, SEC and NPC.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance within a bank or other reputable financial institution, with a proven ability to navigate complex oversight requirements.
• Exceptional written communication skills for drafting synopses, reports, documentation, and correspondence tailored to varied internal and external audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate trust-based relationships across departments, regulators, and oversight bodies.
• Proven capability in conducting compliance risk assessments to proactively identify and address emerging areas of concern.
• Solid understanding of Philippine banking regulations complemented by familiarity with international best practices in compliance oversight.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience coordinating complex reviews across multiple stakeholders while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Successful track record of collaborating with audit or testing functions, including independent compliance testing units, to support effective review and monitoring processes.
• Verified experience in monitoring and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings, breaches, or compliance issues to strengthen regulatory adherence.

What Sets This Company Apart
This leading financial institution stands out for its unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member's contributions are valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate diverse needs while encouraging work-life balance. The organisation invests heavily in ongoing training opportunities so staff can continually expand their knowledge base, particularly around emerging trends in regulatory compliance. Supportive leadership ensures that guidance is always available when needed; meanwhile, open channels of communication make it easy for employees at all levels to share ideas or raise concerns without hesitation. The company's reputation for ethical conduct is matched only by its commitment to nurturing talent from under-represented backgrounds, making it an employer of choice for those who value collaboration, personal growth, and community impact within the financial sector.

What's Next
If you are ready to take your career in compliance oversight to new heights within a supportive environment dedicated to professional development and ethical excellence, this is your moment

Apply today by clicking on the link provided, your next rewarding career move awaits.

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