Trust Risk & Governance Lead (TRCG)

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

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.