Threat Response & Intelligence Officer

EastWest Bank; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training opportunities

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the Philippines is seeking a Threat Response & Intelligence Officer located in Makati. The role emphasizes supporting cybersecurity operations, responding to threats and incidents, and enhancing the bank's cybersecurity posture. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, industry certifications, and experience managing IT programs. This opportunity offers competitive salary, career development, and the chance to work with industry experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or similar.
• Experience in managing IT programs in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Cybersecurity operations by detecting threats.
• Implement security tools and processes.
• Provide reports on cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Security management

Risk assessment

Incident response

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, MIS, Computer Science or related

Job description

About the Job

Location: Makati

Corporate Title: Assistant Manager - Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Enterprise Oversight team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati as a Threat Response & Intelligence Officer.

In this role you will support day-to-day Cybersecurity operations by detecting and responding to threats, events, and incidents. You will also drive the Banks Cybersecurity strategy, tools, and processes to strengthen resilience, mitigate risks, and ensure secure business operations.

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

• Support daily Cybersecurity operations by detecting and responding to threats, events, and incidents
• Partner with the SOC and MSP to perform monitoring, reporting, and incident response activities
• Implement and maintain security tools, technologies, and processes to defend against attacks
• Lead containment and eradication strategies to minimize disruptions during security incidents
• Evaluate and enhance security controls to adapt to evolving risks and threats
• Develop and refine threat, attack, and risk models to strengthen the Banks resilience
• Provide reporting and insights to senior management and committees on cybersecurity posture and risks

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in either Business Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or any related field
• Certified in security management, risk, and compliance with CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or related credentials
• Experienced in managing complex IT programs and vendor solutions within financial services or information security
• Skilled in communicating security concepts and program design to executives, boards, technical teams, and external partners
• Strong leadership background with proven success in driving adoption of risk management programs and security technologies

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 themDefined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth