Head of Corporate Banking & Trade Operations

EastWest Bank; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EastWest Bank in Taguig seeks a Vice President to lead the Bank Operations Group's Corporate Banking & Trade Operations. You will direct operational delivery across consumer, corporate, and trade finance products, driving efficient processing, compliance, and risk management.

You will champion digital transformation, establish governance, oversee end-to-end transaction processing, and build a high-performing team dedicated to accuracy, timeliness, and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years in banking operations with 5+ in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of consumer, corporate, and trade finance operations.
• Strong regulatory and risk management expertise; track record in automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of operational strategies across consumer, corporate, and trade finance segments to drive business alignment and growth.
• Champion digital transformation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Establish governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Oversee end-to-end transaction processing for loans and trade finance products, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and optimal resource allocation.
• Strengthen internal controls and manage operational risks, coordinating with audit and compliance teams to address findings.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships, collaborating across teams and engaging with regulators to support seamless operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Regulatory knowledge

Banking product knowledge

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

EastWest Bank in Taguig seeks a Vice President to lead the Bank Operations Group's Corporate Banking & Trade Operations. You will direct operational delivery across consumer, corporate, and trade finance products, driving efficient processing, compliance, and risk management.

You will champion digital transformation, establish governance, oversee end-to-end transaction processing, and build a high-performing team dedicated to accuracy, timeliness, and client service.