About the job RBSM - Compliance Officer
About Us
Billease offers you the easiest way to afford what you want and need today. Our brand centers around making shopping and payment processes seamless and convenient. Our customers have diverse lifestyles and are looking to enhance their shopping experiences both online and offline. It's essential for us to embody the core of our brand name Billease, a combination of "bill" and "ease," pronounced bilis, which means speed or swiftness in Filipino.
Discover more about us here: https://billease.ph/about-us
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Compliance Officer to lead and oversee the compliance and regulatory function of Billease (RBSM). The CO will be responsible for ensuring the institutions full adherence to BSP regulations, AMLA requirements, and other applicable financial laws.
As part of the leadership team, the CO will play a key role in guiding the organizations ongoing transformation and rebranding embedding a culture of compliance, transparency, and ethical governance across all business units.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the Compliance Management System in accordance with BSP, AMLC, and relevant regulatory standards.
Serve as the primary liaison between Billease (RBSM) and regulatory authorities, including the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).
Oversee and strengthen the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) framework, ensuring proper risk identification, due diligence, and reporting of suspicious transactions.
Advise senior management on regulatory obligations and compliance risks related to new products, partnerships, and initiatives.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of required reports and certifications to the BSP and other regulators.
Develop and maintain comprehensive compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with local and international best practices.
Conduct compliance risk assessments, reviews, and monitoring activities to evaluate program effectiveness.
Provide guidance and reports to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee on compliance performance and emerging regulatory trends.
Lead compliance training and awareness programs to promote a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the organization.
Collaborate with business and operations teams to integrate compliance into Billease (RBSM)s new business model and strategic goals.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Law, Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
At least 10 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or audit within a BSP-supervised financial institution.
Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership with BSP confirmation as CO (multiple confirmations preferred).
In-depth knowledge of BSP regulations, AMLA/AMLC rules, Data Privacy Act, and other regulatory frameworks applicable to banks and fintech institutions.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills; capable of influencing decisions at the Board and executive level.
Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders.