Financial Crime Unit (FCU) Senior Associate

About the role

PWC is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Financial Crime Unit (FCU) in Makati. You will work with a team of experienced consultants to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments, detect financial crime, and implement robust anti‑money‑laundering (AML) frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing multiple client engagements, reporting to managers and senior leaders.
• Train, mentor, and lead junior staff on AML and regulatory projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high‑quality deliverables.
• Execute PwC’s Global Best AML methodology, covering suspicious transaction monitoring, KYC, OFAC, FATCA, and related regulatory requirements.
• Conduct testing and reviews of people, processes, and AML systems against best practices.
• Investigate, evaluate, and report suspicious transactions and emerging risk areas.
• Provide actionable recommendations to help clients comply with AML, FATCA, and other anti‑fraud regulations.
• Stay current with local and international regulatory developments.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in KYC, AML, or related financial crime compliance.
• College degree, preferably in law, finance, banking, or a related field.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• AML methodology and best practices
• KYC (Know‑Your‑Customer) processes
• FATCA compliance
• OFAC sanctions screening
• Watch‑list monitoring
• Suspicious transaction analysis