Total 5 research officer job vacancies in Pasig, Metro Manila

You will build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients, gaining insight into their needs and delivering customer-centric solutions.  

Drawing on your existing experience you will be responsible for the AML/KYC preparation, analysis and set-up of the investors’ files eg. Individual, Company, Trust, Foundation, Regulated entity.

Following our policies and procedures is a must; meeting our regulatory obligations is essential but there will be times when you need to use your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.

Balancing your day with different priorities and working closely with your colleagues to on-board our new clients is essential. Uou will follow-up of the KYC files with the relevant parties when needed such as Auditor, AIFM, Depositary, Compliance, Management. You will do AML screening, filing and scanning of the KYC documentation as well as receive, investigate and answer emails/ queries from internal and external parties in a timely manner.

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution.

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Support the Luxembourg-based Compliance team of the AIFM (IQ EQ Fund management (Luxembourg) S.A.) in preparing “Know Your Relationship” (KYR) files for both onboarding of new relationships but also for the periodic review (or refresh) of the KYR documentation.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)[1]

KYR officer will:

• Review and analyze the necessary KYR documents received to onboard new relationships clients and to perform the periodic refresh of the KYR files (based on a risk-based approach);
• Generate and manage reports on KYR files, including creating checklists to track document statuses for each relationship;
• Support implementation and maintenance of document collection procedures, including monitoring shared folders for updates;
• Conduct checks using screening tools like WorldCheck for name screening against financial sanctions lists, PEPs, and regulatory enforcement entities;
• Perform Adverse Media controls;
• Escalate significant AML/CFT deficiencies and issues identified to the Compliance team;
• Provide support to the Compliance department for any ad-hoc requests from various stakeholders (e.g. preparation of KYR files for control purposes, screening on prospects, etc);
• Have a high level of autonomy and support other Manilla team members with their questions

Key competencies for position and level

Getting things right and doing the right thing lie at the core of our AIFM team as they make sure we’re always consistent and comply with current financial regulations. While the role is focusing on AML and Compliance, you will need to be a master organizer, enjoy variety and a methodical planner. 

You’ll need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and escalate if rules and regulations are breached.

Attention to detail is a must to have.

Every day brings a new challenge so you’ll need to be a team player at heart, pro-active and with an eye for detail, as well as great organizational skills so you can prioritize your day-to-day and meet the deadlines. Building relationships across the business is a must have to succeed and be effective in this role. 

Our team are our second line of defense and ensure that we are compliant with applicable laws, corporate and service standards, company policies and procedures. With the support of your team and using your own judgement you will need to identify any risks or concerns and report them in a timely manner.

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Proficient verbal and written English, other languages are an advantage
• Eager to learn and grow
• Ability to work in team: excellent interpersonal and communication skills towards management and staff
• Be well organized, with attention to detail and autonomous
• Drive, initiative and ownership
• Flexible working hours

Job Description

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Support the Luxembourg-based RC (‘responsable du contrôle du respect des obligations’) and the Know Your Asset (‘KYA’) teams in carrying out their daily responsibilities concerning AML/KYC compliance for both external and internal parties.

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

AML & Compliance officer will:

• Review and analyze the necessary KYC/KYA documents received to onboard new clients and conduct asset KYA analysis for the Asset DD service;
• Generate and manage reports on AML/KYC data for both investments and clients, including creating checklists to track document statuses for each investment;
• Assist the Luxembourg team in creating various AML/CFT and KYA reports such as the RC annual report, agreements, quarterly RC report, AED/CSSF forms, and more.
• Support implementation and maintenance of document collection procedures, including monitoring shared folders for updates;
• Conduct checks using screening tools like WorldCheck for name screening against financial sanctions lists, PEPs, and regulatory enforcement entities;
• Perform Adverse Media controls;
• Escalate significant AML/CFT deficiencies and issues to Senior management of the RC/KYA team;
• Provide support to the RC and KYA teams for any ad-hoc requests from various stakeholders;

Key competencies for position and level

Getting things right and doing the right thing lie at the core of our AIFM team as they make sure we’re always consistent and comply with current financial regulations. While the role is focusing on AML and Compliance, you will need to be a master organizer, enjoy variety and a methodical planner. 

You’ll need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and escalate if rules and regulations are breached. Attention to detail is a must to have.

Every day brings a new challenge so you’ll need to be a team player at heart, pro-active and with an eye for detail, as well as great organizational skills so you can prioritize your day-to-day and meet the deadlines. Building relationships across the business is a must have to succeed and be effective in this role. 

Our team are our second line of defense and ensure that we are compliant with applicable laws, corporate and service standards, company policies and procedures. With the support of your team and using your own judgement you will need to identify any risks or concerns and report them in a timely manner.

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Proficient verbal and written English, other languages are an advantage
• Eager to learn and grow
• Ability to work in team: excellent interpersonal and communication skills towards management and staff
• Be well organized, with attention to detail and autonomous
• Drive, initiative and ownership
• Flexible working hours

Garrets International-Manila is looking for a Sales Support Officer is to assist the GMP Account Manager team and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales process. This role plays a crucial part in helping a company achieve its sales goals and deliver excellent customer service. Below JD list the key responsibilities and purposes of a Sales Support Officer. Handling of various administrative tasks, such as data entry, order processing, and maintaining sales records. This ensures that sales processes are well-organized and documented.
 

What you'll be doing:

• Code Cracking of RFQ’s from Account Manager
• Updating of prices in PO/RFQ’s - called “GMP Update”
• Direct PO creations
• Chase for vendor Invoice
• Follow up on GMP POs older than 30 days
• Post Sales activities – supply schedules – updated delivery dates in AX.
• Solving of Hold Codes
• Adhoc task
• (Weekly Performance Reporting)
• (Mailbox sorting for GMP operations)

What we're looking for:

• Advanced data entry skills
• Attention to detail and quality output
• Comfortable with math, calculation and UOM conversion
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office such as Microsoft Excel , Word and Power point
• Good listening and communication skills

Location: Times Plaza Building, UN Avenue corner Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila

Work Setup: On-site

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

The successful incumbent will represent the first line of defense, with a focus on providing quality periodic review work on both clients and investors, supporting the Asia Pacific Team. The tasks will be completed in accordance with internal AML/CFT policies and procedures, as well as international and domestic AML/CFT regulations and guidelines. This role will be to support the Fund Administration and Corporate Services segments.

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

Periodic Review

• Perform AML/KYC periodic reviews and drive remediation efforts on existing clients to ensure all gaps are closed and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• To support team members in conducting screening, review of due diligence documents including source of funds & wealth, and risk assessments within established timelines.
• To ensure KYC documents are up to date and properly recorded/refreshed.
• To provide independent recommendations to mitigate the identified risks across the existing client book where necessary, and/or be responsible for escalating the findings to the necessary stakeholders.
• To assist the wider cluster teams with managing client data and trackers to see through the completion of full client KYC lifecycles.
• To perform management reporting on key statistics and status updates in an efficient manner.
• To support wider department initiatives in terms of policy and system application.
• Be the point of contact for clients to collect due diligence documents in relation to periodic reviews and provide timely responses to the same.
• To act as a resource to the other departments and stakeholders where required.

Other

• Support the department as required within the confines of role.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required the Firm.

  Key competencies for position and level

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and meticulous when handling large volumes of data and workstreams
• Results oriented and ability to multitask and manage high volumes of priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful with good verbal and written communication skills

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  Key behaviours we expect to see

  In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Taking Ownership
• Resilience
• Positivity
• Proactivity