Project Coordination and Controls

Synpulse; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Synpulse crypto token

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Synpulse seeks an experienced governance and risk professional in Manila to oversee multi-initiative governance, risk, and compliance delivery for banking and wealth management projects. You will coordinate with technology, vendors, and regulators, ensuring timely evidence gathering, remediation tracking, and issue resolution.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, regulatory support, and strong English communication, with potential PMP advantage and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in the banking, technology and/or consulting industry.
• Good understanding of core business processes and products in the private banking industry.
• Capable of applying technology principles to business.
• Experience working with delivery methodologies and governance processes, including scheduling, budget tracking, and operational oversight.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Highly analytical and structured in problem-solving; able to quickly understand complex situations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure governance, risk management, and strategic delivery oversight processes are effectively maintained across multiple banking and wealth management initiatives, supporting project delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight.
• Drive the resolution of audit findings, security vulnerabilities, and compliance issues by working closely with technology teams, vendors, and risk stakeholders.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits, and assessments from regulators including MAS and HKMA, coordinating evidence gathering, stakeholder responses, and remediation tracking.
• Manage security and technology compliance monitoring activities, including vulnerability remediation, technology currency, SSL certificates, software licensing, and related risk items.
• Coordinate with project managers, technology teams, vendors, and risk functions to ensure audit, risk, and compliance commitments are delivered in a timely manner.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/IT

Job description

Your Growth Unleashed
Where your journey begins and your potential shines
At Synpulse, we don’t just consult – we transform. As a leading global management and technology consultancy with Swiss roots, we empower financial institutions to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Since 1996, we've been shaping the future of financial services by delivering cutting-edge expertise in strategy, operations, and technology to banks and insurers worldwide.

Job Description

Your Growth Unleashed
Where your journey begins and your potential shines
At Synpulse, we don’t just consult – we transform. As a leading global management and technology consultancy with Swiss roots, we empower financial institutions to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Since 1996, we've been shaping the future of financial services by delivering cutting-edge expertise in strategy, operations, and technology to banks and insurers worldwide.
What sets us apart is our people. At Synpulse, we cultivate a collaborative, high-impact culture where initiative and creativity are valued. With 21 offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, we bring together diverse perspectives and talents. We believe innovation thrives where everyone feels they belong and can contribute.
Our core values – Embrace, Drive, Achieve – shape how we work and evolve. We don’t just offer jobs – we offer the chance to develop, make an impact, and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of financial services.

• Ensure governance, risk management, and strategic delivery oversight processes are effectively maintained across multiple banking and wealth management initiatives, supporting project delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight.
• Drive the resolution of audit findings, security vulnerabilities, and compliance issues by working closely with technology teams, vendors, and risk stakeholders.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits, and assessments from regulators including MAS and HKMA, coordinating evidence gathering, stakeholder responses, and remediation tracking.
• Manage security and technology compliance monitoring activities, including vulnerability remediation, technology currency, SSL certificates, software licensing, and related risk items.
• Coordinate with project managers, technology teams, vendors, and risk functions to ensure audit, risk, and compliance commitments are delivered in a timely manner.
• Monitor technology risk and control issues, helping teams define remediation plans, track progress, and drive issues through to closure or risk acceptance.
• Manage resource planning, onboarding and offboarding activities, vendor governance, budget tracking, invoice processing, and Statement of Work (SoW) reviews, working closely with procurement, project managers, and vendors to support contract governance and resource onboarding.
• Prepare management reports and presentations covering project performance, financials, risk exposure, audit findings, compliance status, and key governance updates.
• Provide strategic governance and delivery support to business, technology, risk, audit, and vendor stakeholders, helping to track actions, maintain reporting, and ensure governance, risk, and compliance requirements are met.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in the banking, technology and/or consulting industry.
• Good understanding of core business processes and products in the private banking industry.
• Capable of applying technology principles to business.
• Experience working with delivery methodologies and governance processes, including scheduling, budget tracking, and operational oversight.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology functions and engage confidently with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Highly analytical and structured in problem-solving; able to quickly understand complex situations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and team leadership skills.

Job Benefits

Our people are our most valuable asset. They drive our growth and anchor our success. They are experts, thought leaders, and trusted partners of our global clients. The Synpulse OneSpirit is reflected in our people and unrivaled culture of collaboration, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and fun. We are good corporate citizen in our communities, and we celebrate success together with our Synpulse crypto token.

Why Us

• Want to transform what banking means with you!
• Are inclusive and diverse
• Will guide you
• Are committed to creating a flexible, supportive work environment that helps you effectively manage your work and family commitments
• Embrace innovative-thinking and entrepreneurship in everything we do
• Are award winning and known for our commitment to outcomes
• Apply the latest tech and new ways of working
• Support your personal growth

Your Documents To Start The Process

• Your link to your git/code repo
• A short summary of you
• Resume or CV

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact our local HR representative.