AI Automation Engineer

East West Banking Corporation; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary

Incentives & recognition

Mentorship

Industry experts

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation in Makati is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to design and implement intelligent automation solutions for banking processes, leveraging AI, RPA, and data engineering to improve efficiency, customer experience, and compliance.

The role collaborates with business units, IT, and data scientists to identify opportunities and build scalable workflows using UiPath, Power Automate, and cloud services while ensuring security and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS or related field.
• 3+ years in AI/ML development and process automation, preferably in financial services or banking.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; hands-on with UiPath, Blue Prism, or Power Automate; knowledge of Java, C++, or R is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI-powered automation for banking processes (onboarding, fraud detection, compliance).
• Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and data scientists to identify opportunities and translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Build, implement, and maintain automation workflows using UiPath, Power Automate, or similar tools.
• Integrate ML models and NLP capabilities into banking systems to improve decision-making and customer experience.
• Ensure all solutions comply with banking regulations, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards.
• Monitor system performance and optimize automation tools for reliability and scalability.
• Document designs, workflows, and best practices to support governance and audit readiness.

Skills

Python

SQL

RPA familiarity

Cloud platforms

ML frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

UiPath

Blue Prism

Power Automate

Databricks

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Job Description:

About the Job

Location: Makati

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Information Technologyteam is looking for experienced professionals to join us inMakatiwith the role ofAI Automation Engineer.

In this role you will design and implement intelligent automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and regulatory compliance. You will leverage your expertise in AI technologies, process automation, and data engineering, along with a strong understanding of banking operations and security standards, to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

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

• Develop and deploy AI-powered automation solutions to streamline key banking processes, including customer onboarding, fraud detection, compliance monitoring, and service desk operations.
• Partner with business units, IT teams, and data scientists to identify automation opportunities and translate requirements into scalable, sustainable solutions.
• Build, implement, and maintain automation workflows using RPA platforms such as UiPath, Power Automate, or similar tools.
• Integrate machine learning models and natural language processing capabilities into banking systems to enhance decision-making and customer experience.
• Ensure all solutions comply with banking regulations, data privacy requirements, and cybersecurity standards.
• Monitor system performance and continuously optimize automation tools for reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
• Document technical designs, workflows, and best practices to support knowledge sharing, governance, and audit readiness.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in AI/ML development and process automation, preferably within financial services or banking, with familiarity in core banking systems and financial data structures.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, along with hands-on experience in RPA platforms such as UiPath, Blue Prism, or Power Automate; knowledge of additional languages such as Java, C++, or R is an advantage.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), data integration tools, ETL pipelines, and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Databricks.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, KYC, GDPR, BSP guidelines) with solid problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and exposure to Agile, Scrum, DevOps, or ITIL practices preferred.

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