AML Team Leader

Acquirebpo.wd102.acquire

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Quezon City Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

We’re an award-winning global outsourcer providing contact center and back office services on behalf of our global clients. Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Acquire BPO is an award-winning business process outsourcing provider, supporting some of the world’s largest brands with contact center and back-office services across offshore, nearshore, and onshore locations. Known for our commitment to safety, flexibility, and innovation, we strive to be the partner of choice for businesses looking to leverage the best global BPO and AI resources. Our employee value proposition, Come for a career, stay for the fun, underscores our commitment to a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment.

Why Join the A-Team?

Come for a career, stay for the fun!

  • HMO coverage for you and your family
  • Yearly Kick-Off Parties with major giveaways (like the car in 2023)
  • Get recognized through our ‘Value Awards’
  • Grow your career – yes, we love to promote internally
  • 900 promotions given each year
  • 2,700+ leadership training courses

A Glimpse into Your New Role

As an AML Team Leader, you will oversee the first-tier alert review process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Your leadership will be instrumental in identifying and investigating potential financial crimes, providing mentorship to AML Admin Officers, and fostering a high-performing team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • AML Alert Review Supervision – Oversee first-tier AML alert reviews, ensuring timely identification and escalation of suspicious activities.
  • Investigation & Compliance – Lead investigations into financial crimes (money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, bribery, corruption, market abuse, etc.) while ensuring strict compliance with AML laws and policies.
  • Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate records of investigations and prepare AML reports for senior management.
  • Collaboration & Leadership – Work closely with internal stakeholders to enhance alert handling processes while mentoring and evaluating team performance.
  • Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement – Conduct random audits, monitor team accuracy, and lead training initiatives to stay ahead of evolving AML regulations.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in AML or financial crime investigation.
  • Excellent communication skills (spoken & written).
  • Strong leadership & team management experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of AML regulations and compliance policies.
  • Highly analytical with strong research and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

With a diverse global team working together, we proudly embrace and live by these shared values:

Collaboration: Brilliant jerks can be brilliant elsewhere.
Impact: Do, get it done, create impact.
Passion: Be positive, bring passion and energy.
Transparency: A transparent team can help each other.

What are you waiting for?

Join the A-Team and experience the A-Life!

Join the A-Team and experience the A-Life!

About this role

Summary

Oversee AML alert reviews and lead investigations into financial crimes.

Job title

AML Team Leader

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

outsourcing

Location requirements

Located in Quezon City, remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

amlcommunicationleadershipregulationsanalyticalresearchdecision-makingwork in fast-paced environment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

amlfinancial crimecomplianceleadershipinvestigation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

On-site City