Governance Officer

About the Job

Location : Taguig

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Manager

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Our Strategy and Transformation Office team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig as a Governance Officer .

In this role you will safeguard the unit's reputation and support the Banks financial objectives by identifying, assessing, mitigating, and escalating risks related to policy, process, and regulatory deviations across compliance, audit, and risk management functions. You will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal governance standards while collaborating with Enterprise Oversight, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to strengthen the overall governance framework and achieve strategic goals.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, statutory, and internal requirements, including AML, data privacy, information security, consumer protection, third-party risk, and business continuity frameworks, while monitoring regulatory changes and implementing necessary policy updates.
• Identify, assess, and manage key financial, operational, reputational, and technology-related risks by maintaining an updated risk register, implementing mitigation strategies, conducting risk assessments, and reporting risk posture to stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities by supporting documentation requirements, addressing findings, implementing corrective actions, and strengthening audit readiness through self-assessments and control improvements.
• Promote strong governance practices by designing and monitoring controlled processes, ensuring policy adherence, providing advisory support to management, and fostering a culture of ethical conduct and risk awareness.
• Oversee business continuity management activities, including business impact analyses, recovery planning, drills, and crisis simulations, ensuring timely documentation and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance reports and dashboards, support governance-related HR and training initiatives, and lead or contribute to special projects that enhance governance frameworks, digitalization efforts, and overall organizational resilience.

What we're looking for

• Bachelors degree in either Business, Finance or any related field
• 3 - 5 years of experience in governance-related functions such as compliance, operational risk, or internal audit.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, mathematical, and interpersonal skills with sound judgment and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Advanced Excel.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions, deliver clear presentations, promote inclusivity, and navigate conflicts constructively.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, accountability, customer focus, and results orientation, with the ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to change, and balance quality with deadlines.

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth