Risk Officer

EastWest Bank; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentorship

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Job summary

EastWest Bank is seeking a Risk Management Officer in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) for the Risk Management team specializing Credit Retail Risk. The role focuses on monitoring risk, reporting to committees, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will develop risk policies, train staff, and improve risk frameworks while maintaining high service standards. Your responsibilities include managing risk models, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to drive effective risk management across

Qualifications

• In-depth Credit Retail Risk experience is required.
• Degree in business, finance, statistics, or mathematics preferred.
• 2–8 years banking experience depending on grade.
• Proficient in data analytics tools and programming languages.
• Experience leading a team for higher job grades.
• Strong coaching, mentorship, and development skills.
• Ability to plan, execute, and monitor strategic initiatives.
• Comfortable with fast-paced, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management by monitoring key risks and regulatory reporting.
• Develop risk policies, frameworks, and governance tools.
• Lead risk model development and validation efforts.
• Drive staff training and capability development in risk areas.
• Collaborate with committees and senior leadership on risk posture.
• Enhance customer experience by maintaining service quality.

Skills

Credit Retail Risk

Data analytics

Team leadership

Excel

VBA

R

SAS

Python

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Excel

VBA

R

SAS

Python

Power BI

Job description

Location: Bonifacio Global City (BGC)

Corporate Rank: Senior Assistant Manager to Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Risk Management team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in the role of Risk Management Officer specializing Credit RetailRisk.

In this role, you will manage the bank's risk by monitoring risks, preparing reports for committees, and ensuring policy compliance. You'll develop risk management policies and frameworks, offer training and development for staff, and regularly assess compliance with regulations. Additionally, your focus will include enhancing customer experience by maintaining high service standards and implementing recognition programs for excellent service.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Oversee risk management by monitoring key risks, preparing reports for bank committees, estimating risks quantitatively and qualitatively, and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop and review risk management policies and procedures, integrating risk responses into business processes, and maintaining tools and policies for effective risk management across the bank.
• Manage the Risk Model Framework, including developing risk models and management tools, ensuring effective implementation of the Risk Management Framework, and periodically testing the predictive ability of risk models.
• Focus on people development through training programs, role-specific development plans, and engaging experts to assess the bank's risk management capabilities, alongside ensuring appropriate systems and technology are in place for effective risk management.
• Maintain good risk governance by regularly assessing compliance with regulations and risk controls, actively participate in bank committees, and continuously review and adapt to evolving business strategies and external environments.
• Enhance customer experience by delivering consistent services as per SLAs, installing recognition programs for exceptional service, and clearly defining service expectations.

What we're looking for

• Credit Retail Risk experience is a must
• At least college graduate in a business-related course or other relevant course, Finance (includes Accounting), Statistics, or Mathematics is preferred
• At least 2 to 8 years (depends on the job grade) of relevant banking experience
• Proficient in data and analytics tools: Excel, VBA, R, SAS, Python, Power BI
• Experience in building and leading a team, especially for higher job grades
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring others, as well as developing team members in higher-level roles
• Ability to create and implement business and strategic plans effectively.
• Comfortable interacting with diverse individuals and capable of learning and applying new skills swiftly
• Proficient in managing multiple functions and operating efficiently in high-pressure situations
• Experienced in overseeing corporate-wide processes and presenting to boards of directors and senior leaders for higher job grades
• Capable of resolving difficult conflicts and working effectively in fast-paced environments
• For roles assumed later, experience with cross-functional projects, managing large projects, and working in or managing within a matrix organization, particularly for higher job grades

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them.
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth.