Threat Response & Intelligence Officer

East West Banking Corporation; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary and benefits

Performance-based incentives

Mentorship and guidance

Career progression paths

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation in Makati is seeking an experienced Threat Response & Intelligence Officer to join our Enterprise Oversight team. You will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations, detect threats, coordinate with SOC and MSP, implement tools, lead containment, and enhance risk models.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, opportunities for growth, a competitive compensation package, and career development support to help you excel in security leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Security management certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC) preferred.
• Experience in financial services or information security programs.
• Ability to communicate security concepts to executives and boards.
• Strong leadership in risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cybersecurity operations by detecting and responding to threats, events, and incidents.
• Collaborate with SOC and MSP for monitoring, reporting, and incident response.
• Implement and maintain security tools, technologies, and processes to defend against attacks.
• Lead containment and eradication strategies during security incidents.
• Evaluate and strengthen security controls against evolving risks and threats.
• Develop threat, attack, and risk models to strengthen resilience.
• Provide reporting and insights to senior management on cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security operations

Leadership

Executive communication

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, MIS or CS

Tools

SIEM tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Security governance frameworks

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 them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth