Credit Growth & Risk Projects Lead

East West Banking Corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 893,000 - 1,451,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary and benefits

Performance-based incentives

Exposure to industry experts

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation in Taguig seeks a Senior Special Projects Officer to design and implement programs across the full credit cycle, from acquisitions to recoveries. You will develop risk and profitability frameworks and collaborate with stakeholders to advance growth while balancing risk.

The role emphasizes data analysis, system requirements, and clear documentation to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year course, preferably in Business Management, Economics, Banking and Finance, Data Science, Mathematics or Engineering (Management/Industrial Engineering).
• At least 5+ years of experience in credit operations, risk systems administration, compliance functions, or consumer banking.
• Strong background in UAT testing, data analysis, and program/project execution.
• Proven ability to manage and oversee critical tasks with high attention to accuracy and timelines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute champion-challenger programs across all credit cycles, supporting growth engines like embedded financing, SME initiatives, bureau strategies, and portfolio segmentation.
• Provide business and risk frameworks (profitability models, risk appetite, benchmarking, efficiency initiatives) including automation of reporting and processes.
• Conduct research on evolving credit strategies and contribute to portfolio management discussions to identify risks and opportunities.
• Review and endorse program proposals, policies, and procedures to assess compliance and risk implications prior to senior management approval.
• Ensure projects are well-defined, aligned with business objectives, documented, and appropriately reported, while effectively managing risks and escalation.
• Write system requirement specifications (e.g., use cases, data models, mock-ups) and collaborate with stakeholders for smooth execution of initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Project execution

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Business Management

Economics

Banking and Finance

Data Science

Mathematics

Engineering (Management/Industrial Engineering)

Job description

East West Banking Corporation in Taguig seeks a Senior Special Projects Officer to design and implement programs across the full credit cycle, from acquisitions to recoveries. You will develop risk and profitability frameworks and collaborate with stakeholders to advance growth while balancing risk.

The role emphasizes data analysis, system requirements, and clear documentation to ensure successful project delivery.