Public Policy Advocate - Financial Services

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI); Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is seeking a Public Policy Officer to draft, review, and submit policy briefs and position papers that establish BPI as a thought leader on key public interest issues.

The role involves monitoring legislative developments, drafting advocacy materials, and building relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry groups to advance BPI’s policy agenda. You will work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Legal Management or related fields.
• 2–4 years of experience in public policy.
• Background in Financial Services industry with government experience preferably.
• Creative thinker, analytical, and can use data in making recommendations and decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to think creatively and problem-solve.
• Open to new learning and doing things differently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and disseminate timely and accurate updates on legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments that may impact BPI’s operations, strategic priorities, and business interests.
• Research, draft, review, and coordinate the submission of position papers, policy briefs, comment letters, and advocacy materials to support BPI’s public policy objectives and thought leadership initiatives.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with policymakers, legislative offices, regulators, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders to advance BPI’s policy agenda and safeguard the Bank’s interests.
• Monitor, track, and influence legislative and regulatory proposals by coordinating advocacy efforts, stakeholder engagement activities, and policy consultations to support BPI’s strategic initiatives and regulatory positions.
• Gather, analyze, and consolidate policy positions, industry perspectives, and advocacy materials from relevant industry associations and stakeholder groups to strengthen BPI’s policy recommendations and engagement strategies.
• Perform administrative duties such as instructed (e.g. as eproc maker).

Skills

Creative thinking

Data-driven

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Legal Management or related fields

Job description

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is seeking a Public Policy Officer to draft, review, and submit policy briefs and position papers that establish BPI as a thought leader on key public interest issues.

The role involves monitoring legislative developments, drafting advocacy materials, and building relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry groups to advance BPI’s policy agenda. You will work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic financial services environment.