Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Hybrid

Reports to: CEO

About Us:

uwi is a SEC-registered financing company focused on providing private credit solutions to solve Southeast Asia’s housing backlog. Our flagship loan product called Express Building, provides construction financing to small and medium sized residential developers to build their pre-sold affordable housing pipeline (mid, low, government subsidized homes). Since launching in the Philippines in 2022, uwi has originated 500+ loans to 20+ residential developers resulting in over PHP800 million of total Express Building loans. We are looking to scale our lending business throughout the Philippines!

The Part-Time Compliance Officer will oversee and ensure the company’s compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, particularly those set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other regulatory bodies in the Philippines. This role will involve monitoring operations, conducting risk assessments, and implementing compliance programs to safeguard the company’s reputation and operational integrity.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to BSP Circulars, SEC regulations, Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), Data Privacy Act of 2012, and other applicable laws and regulations in the Philippines.
• Policy Development: Develop, review, and update internal compliance policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Training and Awareness: Design and deliver compliance training programs for employees to promote awareness of regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor business operations for compliance, prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies, and ensure timely submission of required documentation to the BSP, SEC, or Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).
• Liaison with Regulators: Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries and inspections, ensuring effective communication with government agencies.
• Incident Management: Investigate and address compliance breaches or issues, recommending solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Data Privacy Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act, including safeguarding customer data and coordinating with the company’s Data Protection Officer.

• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience as a Compliance Officer for a financing company.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Philippine financial regulations, including SEC guidelines, AMLA, and the Data Privacy Act.
• Skills:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for training and liaising with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance management software.
• Attributes: High ethical standards, proactive attitude, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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