AML Officer

Job Title: AML Officer

Department: Risk, Compliance & Governance

Level: L4-B

Location: 22/F Alveo Financial Tower, Makati 

Role Typ: Full Time / On-site

Job Description                              

Meta Capital Securities is seeking a highly competent and independent AML Officer to oversee the firm’s trading risk controls, regulatory compliance framework, and operational safeguards, particularly in relation to online trading operations and managed investment programs such as Meta Alpha Edge and the Online Trading Platform.

This role is critical in ensuring that the brokerage operates within defined risk parameters, complies with all regulatory requirements, and maintains strong internal controls to protect the firm, its clients, and its reputation.

The position reports directly to the Senior Operations Manager and works closely with Trading, Operations, IT, and Sales.

Key responsibilities                       

Trading & Market Risk Oversight

·        Monitor trading exposure, margin levels, leverage, and concentration risks

·        Enforce risk limits and escalation procedures

·        Review unusual trading activity and turnover metrics for managed strategies

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

·        Ensure compliance with SRC, SEC regulations, AMLA, KYC, and Data Privacy laws

·        Monitor licensing of Associated Persons

·        Prepare regulatory reports and coordinate audits and inspections

Operational Risk & Internal Controls

·        Identify trading and system vulnerabilities

·        Strengthen cybersecurity and access controls with IT

·        Maintain internal risk policies and support business continuity planning

Risk Reporting & Advisory

·        Provide risk reports to Senior Management

·        Maintain risk registers and compliance logs

·        Recommend policy improvements and define risk appetite guidelines

Qualifications                                 

·        Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management or related; Master’s degree is an advantage

·        Professional Certification (Financial Risk Manager, Certified Risk Manager, Certified Compliance Professional or AML certifications) is a plus.

·        At least 3 years of experience in a brokerage firm, investment company, or financial institution

·        Experience in online trading operations is highly preferred

·        Exposure to margin trading, leverage products, or derivatives is an advantage

·        Experience working within an SEC-regulated environment

·        Strong understanding of trading systems and market risk metrics

·        Knowledge of compliance reporting and regulatory frameworks

·        Strong analytical and documentation skills

·        Ability to interpret regulatory circulars and implement policies effectively

·        High integrity and ethical standards

·        Strong independent judgment

·        Detail-oriented and highly organized

·        Ability to work under pressure and manage regulatory timelines

·        Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills