Governance Officer

About the Job

Location: PBCom Makati
Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Manager
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Our Store Operations Group is looking for experienced professionals to join us in PBCom Makati in the role of Governance Officer.

In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding the units reputation and supporting the Banks financial objectives by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and governance best practices. You will proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks while collaborating with governance units across the Bank to promote a strong governance framework.

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

• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, policies, and procedures
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal guidelines accordingly
• Conduct compliance assessments, audits, and training to ensure control effectiveness
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and submit reports and filings within deadlines
• Investigate and address compliance violations, implementing corrective measures
• Collaborate with governance units (Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, Information Security, Data Privacy) for integrated governance and risk management
  
  

What we're looking for

• Graduate of a 4-year course, preferably Business or Finance-related
• 3 to 5 years of experience in governance-related functions (compliance, operational risk, or internal audit)
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with sound judgment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced knowledge in Excel
  
  

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth