Corporate Strategy Manager

East West Banking Corporation; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Mentoring and coaching

Performance incentives

Career progression

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation in Taguig is seeking a Corporate Strategy Manager to evaluate investments and lead strategic initiatives. You will oversee sector analyses, valuation, and due diligence for M&A, partnering, or major capital projects.

You'll coordinate cross-functional teams, deliver data-driven recommendations to senior management and the Board, and drive strategic programs in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• MBA or CFA preferred for advancement.
• 5-10 years in strategy consulting or corporate strategy in banking/financial services.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and business case development.
• Strong communications and presentation skills and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive strategic analyses for data-driven recommendations.
• Produce sectoral reports covering industry structure, credit cycle, growth drivers and regulatory impacts.
• Lead valuation, due diligence, and business case development for M&A or major capital projects.
• Oversee strategic initiatives as project lead or PMO coordinator.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Business case

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Strategic Finance Group is looking for experienced professionals to join us in BGC, Taguig in the role of Corporate Strategy Manager.

As a Corporate Strategy Manager, you will be responsible for evaluating corporate investments and M&A opportunities, leading strategic initiatives and sector deep-dive studies, coordinating cross-functional teams, and providing data-driven recommendations to senior management and the Board.

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

• Conducting deep-dive strategic analyses on key business questions for data-driven recommendations.
• Produce sectoral deep-dive reports covering industry structure, credit cycle, growth drivers, competitive landscape, and regulatory impacts for assigned sectors.
• Lead financial valuation, due diligence, and business case development for M&A, partnerships, or major capital projects
• Oversee strategic initiatives as project lead or PMO coordinator, tracking milestones, KPIs, and deliverables.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CFA preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or strategic planning in banking/financial services.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and business case development.
• Solid project management and cross-functional coordination experience with strong communications and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Philippine banking sector and macroeconomic trends.

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