IT Risk Officer

Union Bank of the Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Bank of the Philippines seeks an IT Risk Officer who represents the IT Risk Management unit and facilitates IT risk discussions with IT, Information Security, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, and other control groups to balance growth priorities with the bank’s IT risk posture.

The role is a 2nd line of defense performing IT risk governance, optimization, and administration, and will establish policies, operationalize risk programs, and report to leadership through dashboards and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement IT Risk Management policy and procedure apt to the size and complexity of the business needs.
• Operationalize and maintain the IT Risk Management program of the bank, including coordination and execution of activities to ensure risk assessments are performed.
• Recommend policy or procedural changes in-light of analyzed trends and systemic problems from IT risk exposures.
• Apprise and communicate IT risks to the IT Risk Management Head, executives, and business stakeholders through reports, dashboards, data analyses and material.
• Design and implement IT Risk Management methodology by establishing appropriate tools to facilitate the IT risk identification, monitoring, assessment, mitigation, and risk reporting processes
• Lead and execute the implementation of IT Risk Management tools
• Represent the unit in varying capacities and purpose, which may be assigned by the ITRM Head, in relation to IT Risk related matters
• Support the ITRM Head in updating write-ups and carrying out any required internal/external reports and assessments
• Perform other tasks and special projects as may be assigned by the ITRM Head, in relation to IT Risk Management activities of the Bank.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Analytical

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Summary

The IT Risk Officer a risk and technical practitioner who can represent the IT Risk Management unit and facilitate IT risk management discussions with key relevant business/functional groups such as Information Technology, Information Security, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, and other control groups in balancing UnionBank’s growth priorities and its IT risk posture. IT Risk Officer is a 2nd line of defense that performs (1) IT risk governance, (2) IT risk optimization, and (3) IT risk administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and implement IT Risk Management policy and procedure apt to the size and complexity of the business needs and requirements of the Bank
• Operationalize and maintain the IT Risk Management program of the bank, including coordination and execution of activities to ensure risk assessments are performed
• Recommend policy or procedural changes in-light of analyzed trends and systemic problems from IT risk exposures
• Apprise and communicate IT risks to the IT Risk Management Head, executives, and business stakeholders through reports, dashboards, data analyses and material
• Design and implement IT Risk Management methodology by establishing appropriate tools to facilitate the IT risk identification, monitoring, assessment, mitigation, and risk reporting processes
• Lead and execute the implementation of IT Risk Management tools
• Represent the unit in varying capacities and purpose, which may be assigned by the ITRM Head, in relation to IT Risk related matters
• Support the ITRM Head in updating write-ups and carrying out any required internal/external reports and assessments
• Perform other tasks and special projects as may be assigned by the ITRM Head, in relation to IT Risk Management activities of the Bank.

Required Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical, Good Communication Skills, Critical thinking, Teamwork, Willingness to learn

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

15-Oct-2026

Job ID

JOB_1034

Department

Location