About The Job

Location: Ortigas

Corporate Title: Assistant Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Operations team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Ortigas as a Business Continuity Officer.

In this role, you will support the Bank's Business Continuity Management program by helping develop, implement, maintain, and strengthen strategies that ensure operational resilience and effective recovery from business disruptions. You will work closely with business units and IT teams to coordinate continuity planning activities, support governance requirements, and enhance the organization's preparedness for potential disruptions.

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 and consolidate risk assessments and business impact analyses from business units and IT teams to support the Bank's business continuity and resilience objectives.
Facilitate business continuity training, awareness programs, and refresher sessions to strengthen organizational preparedness and response capabilities.
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of business continuity tests, drills, exercises, and recovery readiness activities.
Maintain and review documentation from critical external service providers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with continuity requirements.
Assist in the execution and coordination of recovery plans during business disruptions to support timely restoration of critical operations.
Contribute to the enhancement of the Business Continuity Management program by supporting updates to policies, methodologies, recovery strategies, plans, roles, and budgets.
Collaborate closely with business units and IT teams to ensure timely submission of requirements, compliance with continuity standards, and effective program governance.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in either Business or any related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations, technology, business continuity, or a related role within the financial services industry.
Knowledge of business continuity management, disaster recovery, crisis management, and operational resilience best practices.
Experience in developing, implementing, or supporting processes and procedures for business disruption response and recovery.
Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, with exposure to regulatory, compliance, or government-related engagements.

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