PwC

AML/KYC Associate (Davao)

Davao, Davao Region, Philippines (city only)

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

This role is designed for fresh graduates or early-career professionals with less than one year of experience who are looking to build a foundation in financial crime, compliance, and risk operations.

Associates will be trained and deployed across KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and related financial crime workstreams, depending on business needs and individual capability development. At this stage, the focus is on learning, discipline, execution, and quality, rather than prior technical expertise.

Success in this role depends on strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, professional judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a structured, delivery-focused environment.

As an Entry-Level Associate, you will:

Support financial crime reviews and operational tasks in line with defined procedures, regulatory requirements, and client standards
Conduct research and analysis using internal systems and publicly available sources
Accurately document findings, observations, and decisions in required tools and templates
Follow defined workflows, turnaround times, and quality standards
Actively participate in training, coaching sessions, and team discussions
Escalate questions, risks, or data gaps appropriately and in a timely manner
Work collaboratively with team members, Team Leaders, and Quality Control
Demonstrate continuous improvement through feedback, learning, and self-development

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or college graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
Fresh graduates or candidates with less than one year of experience are welcome
Prior exposure to AML, KYC, TM, compliance, or financial services is an advantage but not required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training {+ 25 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date