Governance Officer (People & Corporate Services)

East West Banking Corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive benefits

Incentives

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation in Taguig is seeking an experienced Governance Officer to promote strong governance practices across the People, Corporate Services and Sustainability Group. You will work with stakeholders to identify risks, ensure compliance, and strengthen governance frameworks that support sustainable growth.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and business teams; monitor governance issues; and help improve policies and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or any Finance related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in governance-related functions (compliance, operational risk, internal audit).
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, and mathematical skills.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Preferably with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of governance, compliance, and ethical business practices.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate governance-related risks.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Enterprise Oversight, and business teams to strengthen controls and governance processes.
• Monitor and elevate governance issues, ensuring timely resolution and accountability.
• Support the continuous improvement of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Provide insights and recommendations that enable effective decision-making and strategic execution.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Risk management

Internal audit

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Our People, Corporate Services and Sustainability Group is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig in the role of Governance Officer.

As a Governance Officer, you will be at the forefront of promoting strong governance practices across the People, Corporate Services, and Sustainability Group. You will work closely with key stakeholders to identify risks, ensure compliance, and enhance governance frameworks that support sustainable business growth.

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

• Champion a culture of governance, compliance, and ethical business practices.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate governance-related risks.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Enterprise Oversight, and business teams to strengthen controls and governance processes.
• Monitor and elevate governance issues, ensuring timely resolution and accountability.
• Support the continuous improvement of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Provide insights and recommendations that enable effective decision-making and strategic execution.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or any Finance related field
• 3-5 years' experience in governance-related functions (compliance, operational risk, internal audit).
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, and mathematical skills.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Preferably with advanced Excel skills.

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