Head of Risk & Compliance [ONSITE]

Our client is a leading global microfinance institution operating across multiple markets in Asia and Africa.They are recognised for providing socially responsible financial services to lowincome, entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on financial inclusion, responsible banking, and sustainable growth.The Philippines business, headquartered in Quezon City, plays a key role in delivering that mission locally and scaling impact across the country.

In your role as Head of Risk & Compliance, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Country Risk Management Framework, policies and procedures, aligned to Group standards.
• Act as a trusted risk advisor to the Country CEO and Management Team, providing independent insight and challenge on key risk decisions.
• Oversee risk oversight and governance, including risk committees, risk assessments, stress testing, scenario planning and escalation of material risks to Group level.
• Drive effective credit risk management, including portfolio quality reviews, early warning mechanisms and collections oversight.
• Strengthen controls to mitigate operational risks such as fraud, process failures and external threats, while coordinating with Group Compliance on regulatory and ethical standards..
• Lead crisis and incident management, ensuring strong business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.
• Build risk management capability across the business through training, coaching and promoting a strong risk culture.