KYC Officer

Manila, Philippines

About the role

About Thunes Thunes is the Smart Superhighway for money movement around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, via more than 350 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house Smart Treasury Management Platform and Fortress Compliance Infrastructure, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivalled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 12 locations, including Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Sao Paulo and Shanghai. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/ Context of

the role Reporting to the CDD Team Lead, the KYC Officer, will partner with Legal, Sales and Product team members situated in Manila to onboard and control Payment Service Providers, Banks, and other regulated and non-regulated companies across the globe. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on an international stage, alongside household names, and join a rapidly growing FinTech company making a real impact on the lives of people in developed and emerging markets alike. Key

Responsibilities Conduct Know Your Customer analysis, including the following: Research through government official records, vendor database as well as independent and reliable public sources on information of customers, its connected parties and ownership structure Perform screening on new customers, its connected parties and beneficial owners to identify and adverse media (including sanctions) and PEP hits Analyse historical transactions of existing customers to identify additional risks posed to the firm Communicate with new clients and account managers on the outstanding items post gap analysis Participate in different projects under the supervision of the Manager Professional Experience/

Qualifications 3–5 years of end to end KYC experience with a focus on new Corporate and Bank customers and extensive experience conducting Corporate KYC. Holds a Bachelor’s degree and/or a professional compliance qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CFE etc.). Experience in using name screening tools such as World-Check Demonstrated expertise in risk and regulatory compliance from a financially regulated company. Good understanding of Payment products and corporate organizational structures. Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills and comfort in liaising with both. Ability to work under pressure, manage own workload, and is comfortable with process ambiguity. Passionate about technology and start-ups; previous experience in FinTech or Payments is a plus. Professional/native level fluency in English (written and spoken) (Other language skills are a plus but not mandatory) Sound like you? Apply now!

About Thunes

Thunes provides a global payments infrastructure that enables businesses and financial institutions to move money internationally. The company offers cross-border payment solutions, digital wallets, bank transfers, and mobile money services, allowing users to send and receive funds in various currencies. Thunes focuses on simplifying the complexities of international transactions by connecting different payment systems across countries. The platform supports payment acceptance, disbursement, and currency exchange, helping companies expand their financial reach. Thunes also partners with banks, fintechs, mobile operators, and money transfer operators to facilitate seamless payment flows. Its technology enables fast, transparent, and interoperable financial services across emerging and developed markets. In April 2022, Thunes acquired a controlling stake in a leading anti-money laundering and compliance platform company, Tookitaki, which now enables the company’s advanced compliance, anti-fraud, and anti-money laundering capabilities, setting an international benchmark for sustainable compliance.

The company is headquartered in Singapore, with regional offices in London, Paris, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Miami, and Nairobi. Current investors include VISA, EDBI, Endeavor Catalyst, Marshall Wace, Bessemer Venture Partners, 01Fintech, Future Shape, Insight Partners, Checkout.com, Helios Investment Partners, and GGV Capital. For more information, visit www.thunes.com.

Other roles at Thunes

Interested?

Let me introduce you to the founders.

Skip the process

Job details

Location

Manila, Philippines

Company

NameThunes
IndustryCross Border
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$362M

Last stage

Series D

Investors

Apis Partners
Vitruvian Partners
MMarshall Wace
Bessemer Venture Partners
VVisa

Founders

PD

Peter De Caluwe

Co-Founder & CEO

LinkedIn
Eric Barbier

Eric Barbier

Co-Founder (Former CEO; currently CEO of Triple-A)

LinkedIn

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.