Total 33 technical analyst job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in paranaque city national capital region manila philippines

As a global payment system, Visa maintains a global anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) and sanctions program established under formalize policies and procedures.

In this role, the Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst will support the AML and Sanctions Program Governance Sr. Director in the quality assurance program. The AML and Sanctions Program Governance team member should be able to engage with credibility and authority across Visas global compliance and product teams. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and be effective in a dynamic, matrixed environment under demanding timelines.

• Using subject matter expertise, perform quality assessment reviews on a sample and targeted basis across various business- as-usual processes

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas of improvement in processes and within applicable policies and procedures

• Proactively identify and report trends to management

• Prepare quality assurance reports and track responses

• Work with AML and Sanctions team leads to conduct root cause analysis and develop resolution plans

• Work with AML and Sanctions team leads to recommend changes in processes and procedures

• Track resolution cycles from beginning to end and document in a clear and concise manner

• Contribute to the development and implementation of new policies, checklists, and procedures

• Multi-task on various assignments in order to meet deadlines and expectations set forth by management

• Stay apprised of regulatory matters and developments through regular review of appropriate compliance publications and websites and by participating in relevant compliance conferences and other training events

• Perform various ad hoc tasks such as special projects as requested by management

• Assist management with requests from auditors and examiners, as needed

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

Work Setup and Location: On-Site, Arayat st., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila

Work Schedule: Morning or Afternoon shift, Monday-Friday (8-hour shift only)

Experience Level: 3-5 years

No. of employees required: 7

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced QA Tester/Analyst to join our quality assurance team. As a QA Tester/Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of our software applications by conducting thorough testing and analysis. You will collaborate with developers, project managers, and business stakeholders to identify issues, track defects, and ensure high-quality deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Strategy

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Define test scenarios and strategies for different types of testing (e.g., functional, regression, performance, security, usability).
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements and define testing objectives.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and quality standards.

Manual and Automated Testing

• Perform manual testing for web, mobile, and desktop applications, identifying bugs, issues, and inconsistencies.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or others).
• Conduct regression testing to ensure that new changes do not negatively affect existing functionalities.
• Perform functional, integration, user acceptance, and system testing on new software releases.

Defect Identification and Reporting

• Identify, document, and track defects, providing clear and actionable feedback to developers.
• Reproduce issues and work with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed records of test results, issue logs, and steps taken to replicate problems.
• Verify bug fixes and perform follow-up testing to ensure successful resolution of issues.

Collaboration with Development Teams

• Work closely with developers to understand the technical architecture and design of applications.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure alignment with development goals and timelines.
• Provide feedback on product features and functionality, focusing on usability and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth handoff between testing, development, and deployment stages.

Test Environment Setup and Configuration

• Set up and maintain test environments for manual and automated testing.
• Ensure test data is prepared and structured for accurate testing outcomes.
• Monitor test environments for stability, identifying and resolving issues that could impact testing.

Continuous Improvement and Best Practices

• Stay updated on the latest testing tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Suggest improvements to current testing processes, workflows, and tools.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for testing and quality assurance across the team.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testing-related aspects of code development.

Documentation and Reporting

• Document and report test results, including defect details, status reports, and final test reports.
• Create test coverage reports, ensuring all functional and non-functional requirements are addressed.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 2-4 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual and automated testing.
• Proven experience in identifying, analyzing, and documenting software defects.
• Experience with testing web, mobile, and desktop applications.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, or others).
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies (e.g., black-box testing, white-box testing, performance testing).
• Proficiency in using automated testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman, or other test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools.
• Experience with API testing (REST/SOAP) and tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or similar.
• Knowledge of database management and writing basic SQL queries for test data validation.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner or JMeter is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cross-browser and cross-device testing.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to document issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive attitude toward improving processes and overall product quality.
• Certifications (preferred):
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification or equivalent.
• Certified Software Tester (CST) or other relevant certifications.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and Scrum certification is a plus.

Position Summary

The Analyst, Client Due Diligence Team, will assist in executing the client due diligence and acceptance program in line with stated AML / ATF / Sanctions policies and procedures. This includes conducting client due diligence reviews and conducting ongoing derogatory news monitoring. This role will support the Program Manager, Client Due Diligence Team, in providing AML subject matter expertise and guidance to Visa clients and businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute the CDD Center program in accordance with AML Policies and Procedures.

• Perform periodic AML / ATF client due diligence reviews of existing clients and applicants in accordance with the Global AML / ATF and Sanctions Policy and in the Client Due Diligence and Acceptance Procedures. 

• Actively works with clients to identify potential AML program element gaps and remediation plans.

• Perform ongoing monitoring of Visa clients.

• Ensure close communication and information sharing with client teams.

• Participate in AML/Sanctions and Compliance team meetings.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

The Sanctions Analyst will provide support for sanctions screening, program planning, execution, tracking and communications globally. This includes the execution of ongoing alert management and operational tasks. This role will require a solid understanding of sanctions compliance and support the Senior Director, Sanctions Compliance in providing guidance to Visa clients and businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for screening against sanctions lists and provide expert judgment regarding match validity

• Ability to apply sanctions knowledge, research and analysis to operationalize Visa's sanctions compliance program

• Provide support for the creation of monthly reporting to identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Key Risk Indicators (KRI) to management and other key stakeholders

• Participate in ongoing development of the sanctions screening systems, including user acceptance testing as needed

• Ensure close communication and information sharing with global compliance colleagues

• Responsible for the team inbox: responding to inquiries, ad-hoc screening requests, and email filing

• Upload individuals and entities into a screening system for ongoing sanctions screening

• Support daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to monitor sanctions screening processes

• Participate in cross-functional sanctions compliance meetings and carry out project plan for roadmaps

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

A Quality analyst will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality and accurate virtual assistance services in the healthcare industry. You will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of virtual assistants, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall service delivery.

TASKS:

• Monitor and evaluate virtual assistants' performance through call and email monitoring, assessing adherence to quality assurance guidelines and service level agreements.
• Identify areas for improvement in virtual assistants' performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching to virtual assistants to enhance their performance and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular audits and spot checks to validate the accuracy and completeness of tasks completed by virtual assistants.
• Document and track quality assurance findings, trends, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with Client Services Managers to discuss the performance metrics of VAs.
• Communicate effectively to highlight VAs' strengths and AFIs.
• Develop action plans for improvement based on feedback from CSMs and clients.
• Create comprehensive process flows for various tasks handled by VAs.
• Ensure all process flows are up-to-date and reflect the current best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain QA forms tailored to specific tasks and client requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 2 years of experience in a quality assurance or quality management role, preferably within the healthcare industry. (Experience in Fertility and Mental Health is preferred but not required)
• Proficiency in using quality monitoring tools and software.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

PRIMARY

• Computer Processor: at least Intel Core i3-5th gen (2015 or later) AMD Ryzen 3
• Computer Memory/RAM: at least 8.00 GB
• Computer Operating System: at least Windows 10 / Mac OS Ventura
• Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature
• Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output

BACK-UP

• Computer Processor: at least Intel Core i3-3rd gen (2015 or later) or similar
• Computer Memory/RAM: at least 4.00 GB
• Computer Operating System: at least Windows 10 / Mac OS Ventura
• Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature (Optional)

RATE AND REWARDS:

• Rate is as high as $850 (USD) monthly
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor
• Free Training
• Paid Time Offs
• HMO Coverage
• Performance-Based Increase
• Permanent Work From Home

The QA Analyst is responsible for assuring that the analytical procedures are conducted accordingly for both finished goods and raw materials.  The position is also responsible for ensuring laboratory equipment are functional and regularly calibrated. Ensures that all routine and monitoring analyses are regularly conducted and provide accurate and precise results to relevant stakeholders. The position will assist in the implementation and documentation involving ISO, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conducts routine primary method of analysis based on the sampling plan. 

2. Conducts regular equipment internal calibration and maintenance.

3. Monitors and conducts routine analyses of Finished Feed and Raw Materials as required in the established acceptance parameters.

4. Ensure that monitoring analyses for Finished Feed and Raw Materials are conducted based on schedule.

5. Ensure that secondary methods of analyses are regularly validated.

6. Ensure the accuracy and precision of results forwarded to relevant stakeholders.

7. Ensure the implementation of laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.

Records Management

1. Maintains a recording system of all analytical results and validation..

2. Maintains a monitoring system of equipment calibration.

3. Prepares and sign Certificate of Analysis.

4. Prepares various report as assigned.

General Tasks

1. Monitors results of analyses of samples submitted to 3rd party Laboratory.

2. Monitors laboratory costs and engage to cost saving initiatives.

3. Monitors laboratory wastes generation and disposal.

4. Monitors laboratory tools and supplies inventory. 

5. Maintains laboratory cleanliness and implementation of 5S.

6. Participates and contributes with cross-functional teams involving various process improvement activities.

7. Perform jobs other than the current assignment under the following situations: 

- when the employees assigned to do the task is on leave

- when the employees assigned to do the task in question is out of work area due to other assignments such as official business trips, field work, special projects, attending seminars or trainings

- when the employees assigned to do the task in question is assigned to do jobs of higher priority

1.    Complies any or all of the following as may be assigned or required:

          - be a core group member in any of the company's Integrated Programs

         - be a member of QIT within the department and may be requested to be a member in a cross-functional project team.

1.   Participate in company programs and in meetings pertaining to quality improvement, efficiency, productivity, security and safety, sanitation and food safety, environment, waste reduction, sustainability, social responsibility and risk management.

2.   Takes an active role in the implementation and maintenance systems such as ISO and 5S/GMP/HACCP.

3.   Performs other related tasks as may be directed by the Immediate Team Leader or Department Head

FOOD SAFETY:

1. Complies with quality, Halal, health and food safety policy, standards and regulations of the company.

2. Responsible for reporting problems related to Halal, food safety & quality management system to identified authorities.

What we expect of you, day to day

In this role you will be primarily responsible for assisting implementation and ongoing monitoring of adherence with compliance controls associated with the regulatory compliance obligations of Visa Payment Limited. Primary focus is on (but not limited to) Payment Services Regulations, Wire Transfer Regulations, Bribery Act, Criminal Finances Act and their application.

• Testing controls that are being performed by wider business first line teams as well as compliance teams.
• Assisting with enhancing First Line of Defence (FLOD) and Monitoring Frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Monitoring that risks are being adequately managed.
• Monitoring performance and consistencies across the function and feeding back to the Manager and/or Senior Manager.
• Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in testing.
• Supporting on regulatory compliance reporting.
• Contributing to design, implementation, and on-going reviews (as necessary) of regulatory compliance.
• Contributing to the creation of new monitoring processes, process maps and documenting new procedures where necessary.
• Assisting with formulation of management information and regular reporting, including but not limited to, local dashboard and metric reporting on compliance findings and progress with projects.
• Contributing to the continuous promotion of a strong culture of compliance, including assisting with  delivery of any necessary training and communications.
• Contributing towards the ongoing development  of effective relationships between all relevant Visa Payments teams and their relevant counterparts within the wider Visa organisation

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

What’s it all about?
We are looking for a Compliance individual who is passionate about taking on a new challenge within the payments, financial services and FX industry.
As a Compliance Analyst you will form a critical part of our day-to-day Transaction Monitoring controls.

You’ll use our systems to ensure that Compliance risks are adequately identified, assessed, monitored, controlled and reported as required. 
This role is on a 24/7 shift-based rota and will require the candidate to commit to rotating shift patterns.

What we expect of you, day to day:

• Responsible for day-to-day transaction monitoring of real-time transactions, identifying any potentially fraudulent or suspicious activity
• Analyse payment and compliance data from multiple sources to identify trends and patterns
• Proactively escalate urgent cases to the MLRO/DMLRO for further review
• Conduct screening on PEPs and sanctioned entities and investigate potential hits
• Support data protection compliance.
• Work across teams and departments to proactively identify and resolve operational compliance queries.
• Complete Compliance administration (such as keeping client records up to date) as required
• Review effectiveness of current monitoring rules and settings - and provide feedback on ways to we can optimise them
• Continuously review current processes and systems - and suggest improvements
• Keep up to date with current and future regulatory changes that affect the business - and use this knowledge to proactively suggest improvements to Compliance policies and procedures
• Have a working knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Economic or Financial Sanctions and payment services, including the E-Money Directive

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This role is part of the Business testing team within VPL’s Global Operations & Payments Network and reports into Senior Manager – Business Testing. The business testing team manages the testing of various network partner markets as per route spec and testing of multiple client’s onboarding workflows into Visa/VPL environments. The business testing/User acceptance testing should be conducted to in line with network partner & client’s business requirements/route specs to ensure the VPL’s business process & procedures to be met on a day-to-day basis.

What we expect of you, day to day.

• Contribute and support for business test strategy and business test plans for each market testing

• A strong business tester, skilled in functional & business acceptance testing, with an aptitude and desire to work and collaborate with other business users

• Translate the business requirements and operational workflows into business test scenarios and relevant test cases

• Define, document, and maintain business test scenarios and test cases in collaboration with business users, business analysts and Product owners

• Conduct business testing execution to ensure the testing standards should meet business requirements and route specifications

• Conduct defect triage meetings with business analysts, product owners and other relevant business users to ensure the relevant issues to be fixed prior to sign-off

• Liaise with internal & external stakeholders to make them aware of their requirements and provide the relevant support during the testing to meet their expectations

• Provide the bespoke test completion reports once the relevant testing phase completed

• As a business tester, you must involve in various stages of testing which starts from Network UAT, Client’s testing and production testing.

• Ability to work under pressure, both in terms of deliverable deadlines, but also in terms of communication with managers and resources under difficult situations and deadlines

• Support the automation testing initiatives/activities whenever necessary

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Salary: P140,000 to P170,000 (Monthly Package)

Schedule: Monday – Friday  (09:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST)

What are we looking for?

Skills Required:

• Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a QA Analyst.
• Strong background in the financial sector, specifically within the banking space.

• Technical Skills:
• Proven experience with QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Hands-on experience with financial datasets, particularly FactSet.

• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases for financial systems.

• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting languages.

• Familiarity with data validation and reconciliation techniques.

• Analytical Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to think critically and creatively to identify and solve issues related to financial data.

• Experience with SQL and data validation techniques.

• Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

What will you do?

• Test Planning and Execution:
• Develop, document, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for financial systems and datasets.

• Perform thorough testing on financial datasets and banking applications to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Identify, record, document, and track bugs and discrepancies in financial data.

• Financial Data Expertise:
• Utilize expertise in financial datasets, particularly FactSet, to validate data integrity and accuracy.

• Collaborate with financial analysts and data scientists to understand and verify complex financial models and data transformations.

• Ensure financial data quality by performing data validation and reconciliation tasks.

• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure the quality and reliability of new and existing features through systematic testing.

• Validate data pipelines and transformations to maintain the integrity of financial datasets.

• Review and analyze system specifications to identify test requirements specific to financial systems.

• Continuous Improvement:
• Advocate for QA best practices within the engineering team.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in financial QA methodologies and tools.

• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance the QA process for financial systems.

• Reporting and Communication:
• Prepare detailed reports on testing outcomes, defects, and quality metrics.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding testing progress, issues and results.

• Serve as a liaison between financial analysts, data engineers, and the engineering team to ensure seamless integration and quality of financial data

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA

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ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice.

Our Client is an advanced technology platform that provides growing companies, investors, and financial institutions access to a broad spectrum of curated data to enhance capital raising, M&A transactions, and other business opportunities.

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Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age’, race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.

Position : Operations QA Analyst

Working Hours : Full-Time; 40 hours/week; US Pacific Time Zone Work Hours

Salary: USD 1,000 - USD 1,700/month

About the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Operations Analyst to join our team and play a crucial role in our daily call analysis and reporting processes.

As our Operations Associate, you will be responsible for reviewing customer calls, identifying issues and trends, and preparing comprehensive reports for both internal teams and our clients. This role is critical in maintaining our service quality and driving continuous improvement in our operations.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with various departments, including customer service, quality assurance, and product development, to ensure that insights from call analysis are effectively utilized across the organization.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to grow with a dynamic, fast-paced

company.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze customer calls for quality, compliance, and issue identification
• Prepare detailed reports on call performance, trends, and areas for improvement
• Communicate findings to internal teams and clients through well-structured reports
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to develop and refine call evaluation criteria
• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains in our technology
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of dashboards for real-time performance monitoring
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our call analysis and reporting tools and methodologies

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance in a customer service environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights
• Incredibly disciplined and productive, able to maintain high output even when handling seemingly mundane tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL)
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for identifying patterns and anomalies in data
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet daily reporting deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues

Bonus Points:

• Experience with call center operations or customer service metrics is preferred
• Proficiency with reporting software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge of healthcare-specific terminology
• Project management skills
• Background in statistical analysis or data science
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs

• Competitive pay and performance bonuses
• Professional development opportunities and training budget
• Flexible work hours and remote work options (post-onboarding)

About Pluto

Pluto is the Enterprise Spend Management platform for MENA serving the $30 Trillion+ B2B Payments market. Pluto has been awarded the "Corporate solutions of the year" by the Middle Eastern Fintech Association.

Pluto is backed by some of Silicon Valley’s top-tier venture capital firms. We’ve raised $7M Seed from top investors and operators, including founders from Ramp, Airbase, Plaid, Italic & Senior Leadership at Shopify, Cash App, Checkout.com, Alloy and some of the worlds most successful FinTech VCs like GFC, Graph Ventures, Soma Capital, Adapt Ventures, amongst others who’ve trusted us

• Remote Friendly Workplace
• Frequent team off sites!
• Bonuses on exceptional performance

Responsibilities

• Understand applicable Acts, Regulations, Notices, Circulars, and Guidelines to address client’s queries
• Tracking of work items and monthly calls
• Drafting of compliance checklists and reports
• Drafting of meeting minutes
• Maintenance of compliance registers
• Drafting of onboarding pack
• Drafting and review of compliance documents
• Assist with routine and ad-hoc administrative tasks

Skills Set

• Highly discreet, organized, and meticulous
• Professional conduct and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Neat, and tidy
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Understand applicable Acts, Regulations, Notices, Circulars, and Guidelines to address client’s queries
• Tracking of work items and monthly calls
• Drafting of compliance checklists and reports
• Drafting of meeting minutes
• Maintenance of compliance registers
• Drafting of onboarding pack
• Drafting and review of compliance documents
• Assist with routine and ad-hoc administrative tasks

Skills Set

• Highly discreet, organized, and meticulous
• Professional conduct and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Neat, and tidy
• Team player

• Review alerts related to sanctions, customer due diligence, or transaction monitoring within a given timeframe.
• Review and disposition alerts according to prescribed standards.
• Identify patterns and trends consistent with money laundering and terrorist financing, and flag any suspicious activities detected.
• Document and report the investigation findings and prepare case files with required supporting documentation
• Document all research and analysis conducted in the Case Management System
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of policies and procedures pertaining to the role
• Prepare Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reports and other analytic reports as necessary
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Strong attention to details
• 1 position open
• Shifting schedule: Morning, Mid, and Night

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Quality Assurance (QA) plays a critical role in ensuring that issue handling and services meet quality standards and customer expectations. By establishing and maintaining quality processes, conducting rigorous assessment and inspections, and driving continuous improvement initiatives, they contribute to the organization's reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ticket Analysis and Review: Reviewing and analyzing tickets or reported issues to understand their nature and severity.
• Quality Assessment: Evaluating issue handling or services to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Identification of Trends and Patterns: Identifying recurring issues or patterns in quality issues to address root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Coaching and Training: Providing guidance and training to team members to improve their understanding and execution of quality standards and processes.
• Metrics and Reporting: Collecting data and generating reports on quality metrics such as defect rates, resolution times, and customer satisfaction scores to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with other teams such as shift leads, process analysts, and tech hub engineers to address quality concerns and ensure alignment on quality goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Implementing strategies and initiatives to continuously enhance the quality of services through process improvements, technology upgrades, or skill development.
• Customer Satisfaction Focus: Ensuring that quality efforts are ultimately aimed at improving customer satisfaction by delivering services that meet or exceed their expectations.

What’s it all about?

The compliance-risk control framework includes financial crime compliance and regulatory compliance. Financial crime focus is on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Sanctions & Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and on the associated Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Customer’s Business (KYC/B) & Counterparty Due Diligence (CDD) obligations  including primarily but not limited to: -

•           On-boarding counterparty due diligence

•           Transactional monitoring

•           Sanctions screening

•           Suspicious activity identification, monitoring and reporting

What we expect of you, day to day.

• Develop an understanding of Visa Payments business operations and payment processes
• Identify and internally escalate actual or suspected sanctions matches, assisting and supporting other analysts within the team
• Ensure sanction queries are sent in a timely manner in line with our internal SLAs and deadlines set
• Identify trends and use data to suggest improvements to effectively resolve service issues, escalating appropriately.
• Assist with the development of management information in alignment with regulatory and internal policy/risk expectations
• Assist with the review of new controls to mitigate risks and reduce false positives to improve efficiency across the team.

And assist

• Ensuring clients are within legal parameters and not undertaking ML or criminal activities. For example, using screening and monitoring systems to assess client legitimacy.
• Identifying, managing & escalating suspected and actual money laundering, sanctions breaches and fraud cases through the relevant escalation path.
• Ensuring the compliance risk control framework remains aligned with external legislation.
• Conducting and/or overseeing compliance monitoring reviews and audits.
• Promoting and providing advice on best compliance practice within critical business areas.
• Exemplifying the company values and promoting them in all areas of the role, within and without the function.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Understand applicable Acts, Regulations, Notices, Circulars, and Guidelines to address client’s queries
• Tracking of work items and monthly calls
• Drafting of compliance checklists and reports
• Drafting of meeting minutes
• Maintenance of compliance registers
• Drafting of onboarding pack
• Drafting and review of compliance documents
• Assist with routine and ad-hoc administrative tasks

Skills Set

• Highly discreet, organized, and meticulous
• Professional conduct and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Neat, and tidy
• Team player

As a Regulatory Compliance Analyst at Balsam, you'll lead our charge in upholding data privacy regulations and delving into requests. as well as staying updated on regulatory changes. You'll conduct comprehensive research, ensuring our compliance initiatives are robust. Your role is pivotal in safeguarding our data integrity and security through monitoring, QA, and guiding our compliance strategies. Your insights will shape our approach, significantly impacting our regulatory compliance efforts.

What you'll be doing:

Data Privacy Requests

• Manages and coordinates the processing of each data subject request to ensure its resolution and closure within the required deadlines.
• Processes requests internally and externally by coordinating with the appropriate functional team process owners and vendors via email, Slack, or Zoom calls as necessary.
• Sends timely updates and responses to data subject rights requesters for any possible timeline extension of request processing.
• Maintains the data privacy request tracker, vendor list, and reports such as request volume status, closure rate, issues, and challenges.
• Recommends processing improvements based on gathered information through actual request processing and document sourcing activities.

Data Privacy Laws Monitoring and Field Research Assistance

• Assists in providing regular updates to the legal and regulatory team with the latest news with respect to the development and enforcement of the data privacy and security laws in the EU, US, AU, and other jurisdictions relevant to the company and its businesses.
• Assists in regularly monitoring the current practices in the industry, including but not limited to the use of cookies (e.g., banners and consent), tracking technologies, data subject request processing, etc

Technical Coordination Assistance

• Serves as the data privacy team’s technical coordinator to the technology, data insights, and operations teams.
• Conducts quality checks on the company’s systems and processes involved in data privacy request processing to ensure compliance with data privacy laws, in consultation with the relevant internal system owners (e.g., data retention in various database platforms after data anonymization/pseudonymization)
• Reviews and audits existing internal and vendor processes and technologies to help mitigate data privacy vulnerabilities and prevent potential future privacy risks.
• Assists in investigating data breaches and incidents and works closely with the Senior Compliance Manager in drafting internal and external data privacy breach/incident reports.

What we’re looking for:

• College graduate of any course.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to send comprehensive, coherent, and accurate responses to requesters and instructions to internal and external contacts. Collaborative, friendly, balanced, and inclusive when communicating with cross-functional teams.
• Any related experience to at least three of the following, with a preference for (1) and (2):
  1. U.S. and European privacy laws and data subject request processing
  2. Customer communication through email
  3. Project Management and Documentations Tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
  4. Cross-functional coordination
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy with the ability to thoroughly understand which type of data subject right the customer is requesting to exercise.
• Comfortable in working through a task via electronic means (e.g., email, chat, and task management applications).
• Ability to open, track, manage, and move to complete customer cases.
• Advanced computer skills: using MS Word, MS Excel, Managing emails, Slack, etc.
• Able to present information in forms, tables, and spreadsheets.
• Displays a learner’s attitude (e.g., asks questions, gives feedback, clarifies potential issues, etc.).
• Good time management skills (e.g., ability to prioritize).
• Ability to have phone/web conferencing calls in the early morning or evening with team members in U.S. as necessary.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of database query and any programming language.
• Experience in fraud analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced presentation skills using MS PowerPoint.
• Knows how to create infographic materials in Canva or other similar tools.
• Advanced research skills.

Location: The Regulatory Compliance Analyst position is a work-from-home position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.

Our must-haves:

• Must be open to joining some face-to-face gatherings, like our monthly functional meetings and quarterly teamwide events.
• Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
• Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
• Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.

Status: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop will be provided on the first day.

At Balsam International, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid Leaves. We use time off to rest, go on vacation, or just sleep in! Our paid time off is flexible to our needs.
• Internet Subsidy. With internet allowance, we are set up for success.
• Healthcare Coverage (+ 2 dependents). We worry less about rising medical costs with flexible quality healthcare benefits.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit. We make sure parents are supported while they navigate work and family life.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit. Our professional and personal development are fully supported. Whether it be online courses, workshops or books!
• Mental Health Support. We manage work and life's challenges through Mental Health Day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and curated webinars.
• Company Incentive. An additional cash-based perk for all our Brandits based on company's performance.
• Meeting & Team Building Allowance. Happy tummies make our meetings more fun and productive!
• Shutdown Week. We can spend more time on things that matter with an additional one week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off. With two paid days off, we are able to volunteer for advocacies we believe in.
• Bereavement Leave. We get additional paid leaves when a loved one passes to grieve and provide immediate support to our families.

Job Title

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for the BI analytics platform based on Azure Stack, ensuring thorough coverage of all system components and features.
• Design/conduct various types of testing, including functional, performance and integration, to identify and report any defects or issues in the system.
• Develop scenario testing to assess the impact of changes across various components, to avoid unintentional impacts and robustly ensure all core functionality is still working.
• Oversee and manage the test plan execution over a wider pool of analysts (not direct reports).
• Collaborate closely with the development team to understand system requirements and specifications, and provide valuable insights to improve the overall design and functionality of the BI analytics platform.
• Document and communicate test results, including detailed reports on test findings, defects, and recommendations for improvement to the relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with the product management team to prioritize testing tasks, identify critical areas for testing, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases.
• Continuously monitor and enhance the QA process, implementing best practices and methodologies to streamline testing procedures and improve overall efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and provide valuable input on product development, user experience, and system performance.
• Help identify and define test cases which could be automated to reduce test burden and time.
  
  
  Knowledge & Experience:
   
• Azure Services Knowledge:
  • Understand the various Azure services related to data and analytics, such as Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Blob Storage.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps for managing test cases, builds, and releases.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Engineering, natural sciences, business IT degree or in any quantitative discipline
•  Skills & Personal Qualities:
• Forward Planning: Plans for business activities; anticipates resource requirements; builds in contingency and flexibility.
• Enabling Delivery: Retains a strong focus on delivering results to high standards despite constraints or setbacks; monitors and controls performance; uses resources effectively to ensure delivery.
• Change Orientation: Responds positively to change and new ideas.
•  Building Relationships: Establishes and nurtures harmonious relationships both externally and internally.
• Project Management Skillset: Ability to manage the needs of clients and organize vendor related tasks, meet KPIs set by the business.
  
   

  Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

  As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

• We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
  We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
  
   

  We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

  That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

  We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

What we expect of you, day to day.  

• Develop an understanding of Visa Payments business operations and payment processes 

• Review patterns of unusual activity, provide thorough and evidential rationales, escalating and following reporting procedures accordingly 

• Liaise with clients to obtain supporting information to understand payment trends/unusual activity  

• Support the resolution of risk and compliance issues, queries and concerns, raised both internally and externally. 

• Work alongside the Diligence team to understand new clients, the risks and effective monitoring controls.  

• Undertake assigned Compliance project work ad-hoc (e.g. Data Protection, Fraud) 

• Identify and internally escalate actual or suspected financial crime incidents 

• Keep up to date with compliance legislation and regulations 

And assist

• Ensuring clients are within legal parameters and not undertaking ML or criminal activities. For example, using screening and monitoring systems to assess client legitimacy. 

• Identifying, managing & escalating suspected and actual money laundering, sanctions breaches and fraud cases through the relevant escalation path. 

• Ensuring the compliance risk control framework remains aligned with external legislation. 

• Conducting and/or overseeing compliance monitoring reviews and audits. 

• Promoting and providing advice on best compliance practice within critical business areas.  

• Exemplifying the company values and promoting them in all areas of the role, within and without the function. 

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

• Assess and respond to Compliance related transaction queries from our Network Partners and Beneficiary banks

• Ensure responses are sent in a timely manner in line with our internal SLAs and deadlines set by the Banks.

• Identify any reoccurring issues raised by the bank, and effectively resolve any problems resulting in the reduction of Bank requests.

• Engage with clients to understand customer activity following alerts or requests from bank partners Identify and internally escalate actual or suspected financial crime incidents

• Understand automated transaction monitoring tools, applying rules to enhance their effectiveness

• Identify, investigate anomalous transaction patterns 

• Identify, investigate, actual or suspected financial crime incidents

• Assist the Senior Compliance Managers with analysis of current and future monitoring requirements as required

And assist

• The risk-assessment of proposed markets, products and counterparties (clients and partners)

• Collation, assessment and recording of counterparty due diligence

• Other compliance officers with monitoring reviews and audits

• Other compliance officers with detailed resolution work re compliance issues, queries and concerns raised both internally and externally as directed by the Nominated Officer By committing to learning relevant compliance legislation and regulation 

• Ad-hoc compliance project work (e.g. Data Protection, Fraud)

• Develop an understanding of operations, payment processes and I.T (the Product)

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

• Assess and respond to Compliance related transaction queries from our Network Partners and Beneficiary banks

• Ensure responses are sent in a timely manner in line with our internal SLAs and deadlines set by the Banks.

• Identify any reoccurring issues raised by the bank, and effectively resolve any problems resulting in the reduction of Bank requests.

• Engage with clients to understand customer activity following alerts or requests from bank partners Identify and internally escalate actual or suspected financial crime incidents

• Identify, investigate anomalous transaction patterns 

• Identify, investigate, actual or suspected financial crime incidents

And assist on

• Ensuring clients are within legal parameters and not undertaking ML or criminal activities. For example, using screening and monitoring systems to assess client legitimacy.

• Identifying, managing & escalating suspected and actual money laundering, sanctions breaches and fraud cases through the relevant escalation path.

• Ensuring the compliance risk control framework remains aligned with external legislation.

• Conducting and/or overseeing compliance monitoring reviews and audits.

• Promoting and providing advice on best compliance practice within critical business areas. 

• Exemplifying the company values and promoting them in all areas of the role, within and without the function.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

QA is an expert in conducting end-to-end monitoring and feedback, reinforcing positive agent behaviors that will result to customer satisfaction, and reforming those that result to negative customer experience.  QA shall be able to assess how transactions are handled, and identify the areas that need improvement.

QA shall ensure that all agent-customer interactions result to positive experience and are performed in accordance to pre-determined compliance guidelines, through, but not limited to:

·         Live or recorded monitoring of agent interactions (both voice and non-voice) ensuring compliance to pre-determined quality guidelines.

·         Meeting the required number of evaluations on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis.

·         Provide accurate and impartial judgement on all transaction evaluations.

·         Regular coaching sessions with agents to reinforce good behavior and reform opportunities

·         Reporting of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly monitoring scores or any quality-related performance together with root-cause/data analysis and recommended action items.

·         Reporting of critical errors to Operations, Training, and HR, and monitor if the concerned party has completed the relevant corrective action procedures.  

·         Attending administrative hearings and deliberations resulting from the critical error callouts.

·         Facilitating QA rollouts and guidelines orientations for new-hires, and certifying agents prior to official endorsement to Operations.

·         Collaborating with Operations and Training in developing the technical and soft-skills of agents through coaching sessions, QA orientation, calibration sessions, rewards and recognition projects, etc.

·         Attending and facilitating calibration sessions, and sending relevant minutes and variance reports after each session.

·         Liaising with clients, and other internal groups as needed, on the creation/update of monitoring/compliance/knowledge-based tools and guidelines, etc.

·         Reporting agent and transaction compliance trends to the Quality Manager and/or QA Supervisor.

·         Identifying trends and opportunities for additional training or corrective action as needed and share feedback with immediate supervisor, Operations, and Training.

·         Taking proper action on disputes filed against transaction evaluations.

·         Participating in internal and external client meetings and performance reviews.

·         Participating in process improvement designs related to quality, technology (CRM/KRM), agent-customer interaction flows, etc.

·         Reviewing and submitting exceptional calls to be pooled for the good call library.

·         Performing physical or information security audits, and telecommunication line quality, and floor background noise as needed

Performing other duties as requested or required by the Quality Manager or QA Supervisor, including taking in calls and/or providing back office services.

Join the A-Team and experience the A-Life!

We are looking for a Quality Analyst to join our strategically awesome team!

Qualification:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s/College Degree of any course
• At least 1 year of audit work experience involving calls, files, and processes. Also, engaged in operations calls for onboarding, training, calibration, performance evaluation, coaching, and data management within the BPO industry.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be customer service oriented and detail-oriented
• Must be flexible, organized, adaptable and proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Locations:

Mandaluyong Site
Paragon Plaza, Lower Ground Floor, 162 EDSA, Mandaluyong City

Cebu Site
TMSI Lacdon Aliwanay, Balamban, Cebu Province

Bacolod Site
Global Strategic Building, Fordland 2, 2nd & 4th Floor, 11th Street Lacson, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

Victorias Site
Vic Arcade Building, Ground Floor Osmeña Avenue, Barangay 1, Victorias City

Interested in applying? You may send your resume to Careers@GlobalStrategic.com