About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Working Model: Hybrid We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home. ROLE/DEPARTMENT: Detects potential market abuse and conduct issues thru surveillance of e-communication, audio and trade platforms of Northern Trust. Detects and advises management of potential escalation issues and recommends those issues for further review. Researches and develops solutions for issues being addressed by the team as needed. Assist the team in generating reports, organizing productivity data and metrics analysis. Uses specific knowledge of Surveillance to achieve goals through own work. Has specific knowledge or expertise typically gained through formal education or equivalent experience. Uses expertise to provide guidance to others as a project manager or consultant. Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within Surveillance. Performs routine assignments using existing procedures. Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles. The key responsibilities of the role include: Conducts analyst reviews of trades, e-comms and audioPerforms 1st Level reviews of trades, e-comms and audio potential escalationsOffers suggestions for enhancements to connection points with either program as or if neededAssists in creating monthly, quarterly, annual reports and other relevant reports to the surveillance processManages and updates content Manila Compliance Surveillance SharePoint site.Maintains high standards of written and verbal communications, ensuring attention to detail in all casesCompletes all assigned tasks using effective time management by setting priorities and consistently meeting deadlinesUses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgmentsWorks within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlinesKnowledge/Skills: Requires ability to communicate in a clear, concise and effective manner (verbal and written)Requires knowledge in Financial Institution Regulatory and ComplianceRequires general knowledge of Global/Regional Financial Institution regulations and bank program implementation activitiesRequires knowledge of Asset Management, Institutional trades, FX, derivatives, securities lending, transition management and brokerage trade surveillanceDisplays confidence and expertise to advise management and the businessApplies earned experience in providing compliance advisory/consultancy and operational supportRequires proactivity and minimal supervisionDeals effectively with different personalities to address competing deadlinesApplies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experienceExchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understandingExperience Required: Accountable for own contributionsA College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is requiredAt least 2 years of experience in Surveillance or any compliance-related process in a Financial Institution or equivalentExperience as an SME in offshore banking and financial services team/sAny relevant financial certifications is preferredWork Schedule: EMEA Shift (4:00 PM 1:00 AM), Mondays-Fridays Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Working Model: We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home. Role/ Department: The TCOE Compliance Sr. Team Lead supports the Global Compliance Testing (GCT) program by managing a team of testers who provide testing services to regional teams by executing test scripts or in adhoc basis, plan, scope, and write test scripts to assess the level of adherence with laws and regulations, as well as bank compliance processes. This role will work with the regional GCT Managers to ensure that review testing can be completed in a timely and accurate manner by the testers available. Conducts performance management and career development processes. The TCOE Compliance Sr. Team Lead reports to the APAC Compliance Testing Manager based in Manila. The key responsibilities of the role include: Manage the scheduling of TCOE testing for reviews in queue in order to ensure timely testing coverageSupport testers / Provide comprehensive consulting and leadership to team members and partnersAid TCOE Partners with follow-up on issues as necessaryReview test work performed in the TCOE for quality assuranceInteract with regional GCT Managers on scheduling, technical questions, and potential issuesManage issue reporting processAttend relevant training and information sessions to increase knowledge of the regulatory environmentSet clear and measureable goals and objectives for the testing team and individuals, ensuring performance assessments are completed in line with corporate requirementsConduct performance management and career development processes, and provide input for staffing, staff objectives, disciplinary actions, and staff training requirementsEnsure that any apportionment of responsibilities within the team is effective and appropriateEncourage an environment of employee participation, teamwork, and open communicationOperates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit/functionCarries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional, and technically difficultRole is balanced between high-level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activitiesSkills/ Qualifications: General knowledge of bank compliance regulations; knowledge of specific topics, e.g. Anti-Money Laundering/Economic Sanctions, GDPR, deposits, etc. is a plusAnalytical ability to identify and understand compliance issuesStrong people management and leadership skillsExcellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levelsAttention to detailAbility to deal effectively with multiple competing deadlinesAbility to handle multiple requests, and exhibit a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solvingAbility to adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environmentFlexible approach towards changing work methods, deadlines, and variable workloadsProficiency in Word, Excel, and SharePointLeadership and organizational skills are needed to prioritize assignments and provide feedback to staffA minimum of 7+ years of compliance, risk management, internal audit, bank auditing, bank examination or equivalent related experience requiredManagement experience a plus.Relevant certifications or advanced degrees a plusWork Schedule / Location: 4:00 PM 1:00 AM Mondays Fridays BGC, Taguig City, Philippines Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

The Training & Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily training and quality management operations aimed at achieving business objectives.

This encompasses, but is not restricted to, developing & executing the project’s quality assurance strategy, implementing the end-to-end training and development roadmap, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the realization of benefits, and maintaining effective communication with clients, Player Engagement leadership and stakeholders.

Training Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive training programs (PST to Nesting) for new and existing employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee training sessions covering diverse topics such as product knowledge, customer service skills, and company policies.
• Identify performance opportunities and strengths among team members.
• Develop individualized training plans to enhance the skills and capabilities of each staff member.
• Produce a variety of training materials, including manuals, presentations, and multimedia content.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in training programs based on feedback, evaluations, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure that training programs align with operational goals and client requirements.
• Implement systems for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and gather feedback from participants.

Quality Management Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a quality monitoring program to assess the performance of Player Engagement agents.
• Ensure that agents adhere to organizational policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues, identifying underlying problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct calibration sessions to ensure consistency in quality evaluations among different evaluators.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, providing regular reports to management.
• Work closely with clients to understand and meet their quality expectations, address concerns, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on quality metrics, client feedback, and industry best practices.
• Analyze data related to quality performance and prepare reports for management and clients.
• Emphasize a customer-centric approach to quality, ensuring that service delivery meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Collaboration with Global Support Teams:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as Talent Acquisition, Global L&D and Global QC, to address cross-functional concerns issues

Technical Skills:

• Written & Spoken Communication Skills (Advanced)
• Training Needs Analysis (Advanced)
• Training Design & Development (Advanced)
• Training Evaluation (Advanced)
• Program Management (Advanced to Strategic)
• Instructional Design (Intermediate)
• Learning Management Systems (Intermediate)
• Knowledge Management (Intermediate)
• Quality Monitoring and Evaluation (Advanced)
• Quality Management Tools & Systems (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Data Analytics (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Presentation Skills (Advanced)
• Root Cause Analysis (Advanced)
• MS Office and/or Google Suite (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Excel and/or Google Sheets (Intermediate to Advanced)

Behavioral Skills:

• Coaching & mentoring (Advanced)
• Stakeholder Management (Advanced)
• Team Building & collaboration (Advanced)
• Creativity & Design Thinking (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Performance Management (Advanced)
• Change Management (Intermediate)
• Sense of Urgency & Ownership (Advanced)

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in Training & Quality Management, preferably in a shared service or BPO organization.
• Strong grasp of the ADDIE model or similar ISD and/or training methodology
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively connect with stakeholders.
• Experience coaching & mentoring new team members.
• Proven track record of Training and Quality Program Management for programs with over 200 team members.
• Proven ability to solve program level learning challenges.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience
• Six Sigma, COPC, CLDP, ISD and/or Coaching certification is an advantage

• Hybrid work setup
• Non-taxable Allowances
• Paid Time Offs
• Annual Corporate Bonus
• HMO and Life Insurance

Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines, Pasig

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote

About the Role

Job Title: Tax and Compliance Officer
Reports to: Accounting Officer
Salary: 25,000-35,000
Work Schedule: Monday 

Summary

• Overseeing the Tax and Compliance Team
• Managing and Handling of the Tax Cases of FGC
• Monitoring the updates regarding Tax Laws and Regulations
• BIR registrations of all the stores/branches under FGC
• Securing Certificate of Registrations, GIS, and other necessary documents for compliance to various LGUs

Setting up, implementing and managing the local quality management system as well as monitorung its efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiencey and effectivenes are to be understood in terms of conformance with internal and external requirements. Responsible for implementeing SGS Group Quality Management requirements to the local laboratory (-ies). The role requires in depth knowledge of ISO 17025 and its implementation in food testing laboratories.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work within a Scrum Team to drive quality web and mobile software applications

· Participate in the review of set of requirements to see possible bottle necks and dependencies to achieve smooth progression of project tasks once assigned to the Scrum Team[CP1] , planning and creation of project requirements

· Participate in the estimation process of a given software task, feature, or project to have sound estimate for forecasting project planning

· Comply and improve the set of processes and standards within the QA team to better achieve quality software and release process

· Create Test Plans and Test Scripts at the same time with the development of the project to lessen the unknown items at the execution stage

· Execute and maintain automated test suites to ensure the reliability and repeatability of test results.

· Integrate test automation with continuous integration and delivery pipelines for seamless testing within the development workflow.

· Continuously improve the test automation framework and strategies to adapt to changing project requirements.

· Provide training and support to the QA team on test automation best practices and tools usage.

· Lead multiple QA teams handling various strategic projects

· Be able to coordinate and work effectively with Development Team Managers to ensure proper and timely testing of project modules

· Support and train Team Leads, Junior QAs to achieve expertise in the Software QA disciplines and Payment industry knowledge

· Provide support to the Marketing team in terms of creating User Manuals for the applications being deployed by the company

· Qualify software for release to UAT and Production, according to Business Requirements Document, Performance, Security and Compliance.

· Create documentation for the results of validation performed on the application as a basis for the Management to approve release to either UAT and Production environments.

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in test automation to recommend and implement the best tools and methodologies. [CP1]Can combine both into one bullet.

JOB QUALIFICATION

· Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming or equivalent

· With more than 6 Year(s) of working experience in Manual and Automation QA experience

· With proven experience in test automation implementation, preferably in a software development or QA environment.

· Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).

· Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and drive the transformation from manual to test automation.

· With at least 4 years of experience in Web and Mobile Applications testing

· With Team Lead experience

· Familiar with creating QA documents

· Team player

SKILLS

· Knowledgeable in Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

· Knowledge in Software Quality Standards and Processes

· With one year of object-oriented software development

· Very keen to detail

· Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

· Strong mobile and web applications testing

· Ability to accurately identify software use cases and edge cases

· Ability to develop a clear and concise testing strategy

· Ability to accurately identify software use cases and edge cases

· ISO8583, EMV, Payment Industry knowledge

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and equipment maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

· Expert knowledge of web application design and testing

· Considered a strong "plus" if the candidate has prior Java/J2ME development experience

· Ability to read system design, architecture, and codes

· Communicates and enforces quality assurance standards

· Understands the benefits of the various design methodologies and object-oriented environments

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and equipment maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

The Associate Compliance Consultant will be a junior member of the team and will successfully support consultants on a portfolio of Firms by providing compliance advice, including a variety of core compliance areas and technical AML assistance, aiming to ensure positive client feedback.

Part of a growing team and business, this is a multi-faceted role, created in response to client requests for dedicated support combining:

Ongoing compliance assistance, in the form of regular monitoring and attending advisory meetings; and

Supporting a team of senior consultants with the aim of developing into a consulting role.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Responsive regulatory advice and solutions;
• Supporting varied engagements such as: KYC refresh projects, AML Risk Assessments and Internal Capital and Risk Assessments (ICARA);
• Updating clients on regulatory changes and how it impacts their business;
• Drafting and updating relevant policies, procedures and internal working documentation for clients;
• Working with senior consultants and clients to devise their risk-based monitoring programmes or thematic risk assessments;
• Supporting regular compliance monitoring or review visits  with clients, and subsequently writing up working papers and reports;
• Involvement in designing and running training courses;
• Involvement in reviewing upcoming regulatory requirements and drafting thought leadership publications;
• Supporting senior consultants and clients  in completion and reviews of RegData filing and financial reporting;
• Building / developing client relationships.

 

Data Quality Analysts are primarily responsible for monitoring and addressing data quality in our Acumen Insights data platform. Data Quality Analysts ensure that data is accurate, complete, consistent, and reliable. They monitor the quality of data that organizations use to make decisions.  Analysts are expected to support projects without assistance and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor, measure, analyze, execute, track, and report on data quality issues
• Understand our data warehouse environment and how it relates to our business transactions
• Ensure enterprise standards are applied and adhered to in our data environments
• Identify anomalies in data and data flows
• Resolve issues
• Interact with business users to resolve data quality problems
• Extract, collect, and collate data
• Analyze data using statistical techniques

This role is an important part of our Quality Assurance process, and aims to ensure that all sales and operational staff represent TSA and their Clients in a manner that is compliant with internal standards, as well as individual client procedures and legislation.

What will a normal day look like? 

• Review of voice recordings or data sets as per the quality assurance schedule and brief.
• Assessment records completed via approved assessment methods
• Reports all identified opportunities via approved feedback methods and process
• Escalation of high severity non-compliance completed for all instances
• Accurate information reported
• To perform any other related tasks which may be necessary from time to time 

"LOOKING FOR FILIPINOS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES"

Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 9AM-5PM EST-Cayman (10PM-6AM Manila)

Salary Range : 1500 USD

Holiday : TBD

• Working on client onboarding and reviewing and updating all necessary documentation as required.
• Reviewing and monitoring all KYC and CDD for new client onboarding files.
• Ongoing review of KYC and CDD files for existing clients.
• Coordinating frequent AML training and keeping abreast of all changes and updates to legislations.
• Ongoing review and revision of relevant policies and procedures.
• Conducting frequent risk analysis and providing detailed reports to senior management.

Prior experience working in an AML/Compliance focused role.

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline.

Prior experience having been involved in a regulatory inspection.

A compliance focused qualification or the desire to undertake further studies. (ACAMS or ICA)

This role will primarily perform management testing over key controls processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other relevant finance standards, procedures, and policies.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Monitor compliance of processes and procedures with established policies and key controls by performing audits over specific financial and operational areas of focus.
• Perform assessments and testing for SOX controls and project review testing.
• Gather supporting documents for quarterly Corporate submissions.
• Develop and improve process documentation and annual update of SOX process narratives.
• Maintain intranet site and documentations related to finance controls.
• Support the review and development of processes and key controls for significant risk areas.
• Contribute expertise and recommendations in developing and documenting remediation plans to address review findings.
• Support the Team Lead in conducting training and knowledge transfer for new hires.
• Escalate issues and recommend resolutions to the Team Lead for timely. May support junior members of the team in addressing routine issues within the assigned processes.
• Maintain the SOP/DTP of current processes and incorporate documentation updates as required.
• Perform moderately complex tasks in compliance with service level agreement, process, policies, and procedures.
• Propose alternatives in identified issues and assist in investigating and in resolving common and unusual issues.
• Contribute in various and simultaneous process improvement initiatives to streamline processes, improve customer experience, and increase productivity
• Contribute specialized expertise to different assigned projects and may provide key updates to Team Lead and Manager.