IT Security & Systems Compliance Specialist

Team: AML

Location: Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Commitment: Full-time Employee

Workplace Type: hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Support compliance with applicable IT-related regulatory requirements and maintain supporting documentation and trackers.

Perform IT security, access governance, and ITGC reviews for critical systems.

Conduct compliance reviews of critical systems and compliance technology, including payment, wallet/custody, AML/CFT, screening, and Travel Rule systems.

Support technology projects, system changes, and implementations by validating compliance and control requirements.

Perform IT vendor and third-party compliance assessments and monitor remediation.

Support AML/CFT and VASP technology controls through system, access, configuration, and audit-trail reviews.

Support BSP/AMLC examinations, audits, and remediation activities through evidence preparation, documentation, and issue tracking.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, Finance, or a related field.

At least 2 years of hands-on experience in IT Compliance, IT Risk, IT Audit, Information Security Governance, Technology Risk, or a related function.

Prior experience performing IT compliance activities, preferably within banking, fintech, payments, e-money, VASP, or another regulated environment.

Hands-on experience with ITGC, access reviews, IT security controls, vendor due diligence, audit evidence, and remediation tracking.

Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal/external audits, or compliance assessments.

Familiarity with BSP regulatory requirements and technology-related regulatory controls.

Experience working with GRC, audit, compliance, access governance, or other control-management tools is an advantage.

Key Skills

IT Compliance, IT General Controls (ITGC), IT security, access governance, and technology risk management

IT systems/control assessment, evidence validation, gap identification, and remediation tracking

Technology change management, SDLC, business continuity, disaster recovery, and system resilience

IT vendor/third-party due diligence and technology outsourcing compliance

Working knowledge of BSP, AMLC, NPC, and other applicable regulatory requirements

Familiarity with VASP, AML/CFT, transaction monitoring, sanctions/wallet screening, Travel Rule, blockchain analytics, and custody technology

Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOC 1/SOC 2, or similar frameworks

Familiarity with GRC, audit, risk, compliance, or access governance platforms

Proficiency in SQL and data analysis for validating system data, transaction records, compliance controls, audit trails, and regulatory reports

Ability to analyze system configurations, data flows, interfaces, logs, and control evidence

Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills