Head of Risk & Compliance [ONSITE]

Michael Page; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for regional and global exposure

Full onsite work setup

Platform to mentor future risk leaders

Job summary

A global financial services firm seeks a Head of Risk & Compliance in Quezon City. This role involves leading the risk management framework and serving as a trusted advisor to senior management. Candidates should have at least 7 years of risk management experience and a strong understanding of credit and operational frameworks. This position offers a full onsite setup, regional exposure, and the opportunity to shape a positive risk culture while partnering closely with leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in risk management, ideally in banking or microfinance.
• Strong understanding of credit, operational, and financial risk frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence senior management and embed risk ownership.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and embed risk ownership across teams.
• High integrity, sound judgement, analytical mindset and resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Country Risk Management Framework.
• Act as a trusted risk advisor to the Country CEO.
• Oversee risk oversight and governance processes.
• Drive effective credit risk management and portfolio quality reviews.
• Strengthen controls to mitigate operational risks.
• Lead crisis and incident management efforts.
• Build risk management capability through training and coaching.

Skills

Risk management

Credit risk management

Analytical mindset

Influencing senior leaders

Operational risk understanding

Stress testing

Business continuity

Leadership

Training & coaching

Job description

Overview

Lead the entire risk agenda for a growing financial services institution

Lead a mission-driven team bringing financial access to entrepreneurs

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global microfinance institution operating across multiple markets in Asia and Africa. They are recognised for providing socially responsible financial services to low-income, entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on financial inclusion, responsible banking, and sustainable growth. The Philippines business, headquartered in Quezon City, plays a key role in delivering that mission locally and scaling impact across the country.

Job Description

In your role as Head of Risk & Compliance, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Country Risk Management Framework, policies and procedures, aligned to Group standards.
• Act as a trusted risk advisor to the Country CEO and Management Team, providing independent insight and challenge on key risk decisions.
• Oversee risk oversight and governance, including risk committees, risk assessments, stress testing, scenario planning and escalation of material risks to Group level.
• Drive effective credit risk management, including portfolio quality reviews, early warning mechanisms and collections oversight.
• Strengthen controls to mitigate operational risks such as fraud, process failures and external threats, while coordinating with Group Compliance on regulatory and ethical standards.
• Lead crisis and incident management, ensuring strong business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.
• Build risk management capability across the business through training, coaching and promoting a strong risk culture.

The Successful Applicant

To thrive as Head of Risk & Compliance, you will likely bring:

• At least 7 years of experience in risk management, ideally within banking, microfinance, or broader financial services.
• Strong understanding of credit, operational, and financial risk frameworks, with hands-on experience in risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and embed risk ownership across business and functional teams.
• Experience in dealing with regulators, auditors, and risk governance structures.
• High integrity, sound judgement, analytical mindset, and resilience under pressure.

What's on Offer

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to lead the risk and compliance function in-country for a global institution with a strong social mission.
• Close partnership with the Country CEO and Group Risk & Compliance leadership, offering strong regional and global exposure.
• Full onsite work setup in Quezon City, keeping you close to the operations and decision-makers.
• Platform to build and shape a strong risk culture and mentor future risk leaders in the Philippines.