Corporate Governance Manager

Institute of Corporate Directors PH; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) in the Philippines is seeking a Corporate Governance Manager to support onboarding, training, and supervision of CG Assessors. The role emphasizes alignment with organizational standards and close collaboration with CG Analysts and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality governance assessments for listed and insurance sectors.

The successful candidate will build relationships with regulators such as SEC, BSP, IC, GCG, and clients, lead regional

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Corporate Governance principles, policies, and frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Willingness to learn and master the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).
• Basic knowledge of corporate governance principles and board practices.
• Experience in corporate governance, regulatory affairs, sustainability, or related fields.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement with regulators, directors and executives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist onboarding of new department members and supervise CG Assessors.
• Foster relationships among CG Analysts, CG Assessors, and team members.
• Lead assessment of Publicly Listed Companies and Insurance Companies.
• Attend ASEAN Capital Markets Forum meetings as instructed by the Director of CG Advocacy.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and databases for the team.
• Monitor sector databases and coordinate with regulators and stakeholders.
• Handle other projects and tasks related to Corporate Governance Advocacy as assigned.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory affairs

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Job description

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) is a non-stock, not-for-profit organization committed to raising corporate governance standards in the Philippines. Established in 1999 by Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, the organization aims to professionalize corporate directorship in response to the lessons of the Asian financial crisis. As part of the Centers for Excellence in Governance (CEG), ICD is an accredited training institute by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Insurance Commission (IC), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG). The institute plays a vital role in fostering good governance practices and strengthening the corporate ecosystem in the country.

Role Description

The Corporate Governance Manager a ssists in the onboarding of new department members and supervises the orientation and training of CG Assessors to ensure alignment with organizational standards and objectives. Helps foster and maintain strong working relationships among team members, including CG Analysts and CG Assessors, while leading the assessment of Publicly Listed Companies and Insurance Companies, as well as completing the regional assessment process. Attends ASEAN Capital Markets Forum meetings when instructed by the Director of CG Advocacy and prepares necessary reports, presentations, and databases for the team. Also assists in monitoring sector databases and spearheads the development and maintenance of relationship coordination with various regulatory boards and stakeholders, such as the SEC, BSP, IC, GCG, family-owned corporations, and other clients. Additionally, handles other projects and tasks related to Corporate Governance Advocacy as assigned by the Director of CG Advocacy from time to time.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance principles, policies, and frameworks
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Willingness and capacity to learn, apply, and master the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).
• Basic knowledge of corporate governance principles and board practices.
• Relevant experience in corporate governance, policy advocacy, regulatory affairs, sustainability, or related fields.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement with regulators, directors, senior executives, and industry groups is an advantage.

Key Skills

• Attend the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Experts Group meetings as the lead assessor representative in support of the Philippine Corporate Governance (CG) Expert.
• Oversee the preparation of written reports and corporate governance review (health checks) as part of the department’s services.
• Oversee and supervise the department’s secretariat functions to the Corporate Governance Standards Committee and the Sustainability Committee.
• Prepare the department’s proposed annual budget.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of Corporate Governance Assessments, including conducting quality checks on assessment outputs and other deliverables.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of corporate governance services offered by the department which include: comprehensive written reports, corporate governance performance review (health check) report, initial health check assessment, and presentation decks.