IT Security & Systems Compliance Specialist

Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!
Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.
Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.
Support the IT Compliance Officer in the execution and monitoring of IT security and systems compliance activities, including access governance, ITGC, critical systems and compliance tools, vendor compliance, regulatory requirements, and audit/examination activities. The Specialist is expected to independently perform established IT compliance processes, maintain evidence and documentation, identify control gaps, and coordinate remediation with relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with applicable IT-related regulatory requirements and maintain supporting documentation and trackers.

• Perform IT security, access governance, and ITGC reviews for critical systems.

• Conduct compliance reviews of critical systems and compliance technology, including payment, wallet/custody, AML/CFT, screening, and Travel Rule systems.

• Support technology projects, system changes, and implementations by validating compliance and control requirements.

• Perform IT vendor and third-party compliance assessments and monitor remediation.

• Support AML/CFT and VASP technology controls through system, access, configuration, and audit-trail reviews.

• Support BSP/AMLC examinations, audits, and remediation activities through evidence preparation, documentation, and issue tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in IT Compliance, IT Risk, IT Audit, Information Security Governance, Technology Risk, or a related function.

• Prior experience performing IT compliance activities, preferably within banking, fintech, payments, e-money, VASP, or another regulated environment.

• Hands-on experience with ITGC, access reviews, IT security controls, vendor due diligence, audit evidence, and remediation tracking.

• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal/external audits, or compliance assessments.

• Familiarity with BSP regulatory requirements and technology-related regulatory controls.