Risk Management Officer

About the Job

Location: Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig

Corporate Rank: Manager to Assistant Vice President

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Risk Management team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig in the role of Risk Management Officer (Data and Analytics).

In this role you will oversee the use of risk models, ensuring they are effectively validated and managed to mitigate potential risks. You will apply model risk frameworks, conduct validation studies, develop model risk policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and may develop models to validate or challenge existing models under review.

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

• Assist the Chief Risk Officer in identifying, measuring, and managing the Banks risk within its defined risk appetite and risk-reward policy.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Risk Management Framework, including policies, procedures, and monitoring systems.
• Promote a strong risk culture across the organization to enhance awareness and accountability.
• Identify and analyze key risks and their underlying drivers across the Banks operations.
• Continuously monitor risk exposures against established tolerances and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate and update the Risk Management Framework regularly to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with the Banks evolving risk profile.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field such as Finance (including Accounting), Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in risk management, model risk, or quantitative analysis within banking or financial services
• Experience in model development, validation, testing, and model risk management.

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