Urgent Hiring - Credit Associate

East West Banking Corporation; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation in BGC, Taguig is seeking a Credit Associate within our Consumer Lending team. You will conduct AML/KYC due diligence, perform pre-screening and initial evaluation of loan applications, and support Credit Officers to ensure timely, compliant assessments.

The role is on-site in BGC, Taguig with strong emphasis on policy compliance, accuracy, and teamwork. Join a collaborative environment that supports growth and development within a leading Philippine bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Trainable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/KYC due diligence during onboarding.
• Pre-evaluate loan applications within prescribed turnaround times.
• Perform duplicate checks against bank systems and bureau databases.
• Assess and recommend acceptability based on approved policies.
• Ensure all applications adhere to credit policies.
• Coordinate with Credit Officers and related teams as needed.

Skills

AML/KYC familiarity

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field

Job description

About the Job

Location: BGC, Taguig

Corporate Title: Rank and File

Work Arrangement: On-site

Our Consumer Lending team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in BGC, Taguig with the role of Credit Associate.

In this role, you will be responsible for the pre-screening and initial evaluation of loan applications, supporting Credit Officers by ensuring timely and compliant assessments that align with internal policies and regulatory standards.

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

• Conducts proper AML/KYC due diligence upon onboarding

• Performs pre-evaluation of loan applications within the prescribed turnaround time

• Performs duplicate checking vs. bank systems and bureau database

• Assesses and recommends the acceptability of the applicant based on approved policies

• Ensures all applications processed adhere to credit policies

• Coordinates with Credit Officers and related teams as needed

What we're looking for

• At least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Marketing, or equivalent

• Preferably with experience in a similar or related capacity

• Trainable, keen to details, self-motivated, and able to work under minimal supervision

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with AML/KYC is a plus

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

To know more about us, and our career opportunities visithttps://careers-page.com/eastwest-bank