Trust Risk Compliance and Governance (TRCG) Officer

East West Banking Corporation; Pateros; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is seeking a Trust Risk Compliance and Governance Officer to join our Financial Markets and Wealth Management team in Taguig. The role involves overseeing investment outlet accreditations, risk monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

You will support the TRCG Head in governance activities, prepare board materials, and contribute to policy development to strengthen risk management and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Trust, risk management, compliance, internal audit, or related functions.
• Preferably a Certified Trust Professional (CTP) or has completed the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines (TIFP) Trust program.
• Strong understanding of risk management, regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and trust business operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, engage stakeholders, and present recommendations effectively.
• Results-driven team player who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accreditation, evaluation, and periodic reviews of investment outlets, issuers, and brokers, while maintaining up-to-date accreditation records for TAMG.
• Support investment governance by participating in investment strategy discussions, reviewing portfolio management reports, and assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations for the Trust Committee.
• Prepare and monitor risk management reports, exception reports, liquidity contingency plans, and compliance metrics, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of identified issues.
• Assist in the development, review, and enhancement of policies, procedures, and process improvements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Support risk and compliance management activities, including RCSA and control testing, Key Risk Indicator reporting, risk incident monitoring, audit issue tracking, and regulatory updates.
• Represent TAMG in meetings and stakeholder engagements as needed and perform other governance, compliance, and risk management functions assigned by the TRCG Head or Trust Officer.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

About the Job

Location: Taguig

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Manager

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Our Financial Markets and Wealth Management team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig with the role of Trust Risk Compliance and Governance (TRCG) Officer.

In this role, you will support the Trust and Asset Management Group (TAMG) by overseeing investment outlet accreditations and renewals, preparing risk and limit monitoring reports, escalating breaches in accordance with policy, and coordinating regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements. You will also assist the TRCG Head in Trust Committee governance activities, the preparation of board and committee materials, and the development of policies and process improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management.

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

• Conduct accreditation, evaluation, and periodic reviews of investment outlets, issuers, and brokers, while maintaining up-to-date accreditation records for TAMG.
• Support investment governance by participating in investment strategy discussions, reviewing portfolio management reports, and assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations for the Trust Committee.
• Prepare and monitor risk management reports, exception reports, liquidity contingency plans, and compliance metrics, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of identified issues.
• Assist in the development, review, and enhancement of policies, procedures, and process improvements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Support risk and compliance management activities, including RCSA and control testing, Key Risk Indicator reporting, risk incident monitoring, audit issue tracking, and regulatory updates.
• Represent TAMG in meetings and stakeholder engagements as needed and perform other governance, compliance, and risk management functions assigned by the TRCG Head or Trust Officer.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, or any related field; graduate studies in Finance, Research, or an MBA are an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in Trust, risk management, compliance, internal audit, or related functions, with exposure to investment outlet accreditation and investment operations.
• Preferably a Certified Trust Professional (CTP) or has completed the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines (TIFP) Trust program.
• Strong understanding of risk management, regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and trust business operations.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to assess risks, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, engage stakeholders, and present recommendations effectively.
• Results-driven team player who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively with minimal supervision.

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