- Help transform how individuals and businesses access finance.
- Drive innovation while empowering underserved communities.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established financial institution with a strong commitment to responsible banking, sound governance, and sustainable growth. With a focus on serving its customers and stakeholders effectively, the organization continues to strengthen its market position through prudent risk management, regulatory excellence, and customer-centric financial solutions.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the formulation and oversight of the institution's strategic direction and long-term business objectives.
- Provide independent judgement and constructive challenge on matters relating to governance, risk management, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
- Review and oversee the effectiveness of corporate governance frameworks and internal control systems.
- Ensure adherence to applicable banking regulations, governance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Assess the effectiveness of management's execution of approved strategies and business plans.
- Review financial performance, risk exposures, and material business initiatives to support informed decision-making.
- Participate actively in Board and Committee meetings, contributing expertise and independent perspective.
- Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical business conduct throughout the organization.
- Support effective engagement with regulators, auditors, and key stakeholders where appropriate.
- Safeguard the interests of shareholders while balancing the needs of customers, employees, regulators, and other stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess
- Extensive experience within the banking or broader financial services sector.
- Strong expertise in legal, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, or related disciplines.
- A proven track record in senior leadership, board, executive committee, regulatory, legal, compliance, or risk management roles.
- Sound knowledge of the Philippine banking regulatory environment and governance requirements.
- Experience engaging with regulators, auditors, and governance bodies.
- The ability to exercise independent judgement and provide strategic guidance at board level.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
- A reputation for integrity, professionalism, and sound governance practices.
- Previous Board Director, Independent Director, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, or senior banking leadership experience is highly desirable.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to serve in a high-impact governance role within an established financial institution.
- Meaningful influence on strategic decision-making, governance, compliance, and risk oversight.
- Collaboration with accomplished board members and senior industry leaders.
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and expertise.
- The chance to apply decades of professional experience in a role that contributes to the institution's continued growth and long-term success
If you are a seasoned banking, legal, compliance, governance, or risk professional seeking an opportunity to contribute at the board level, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.
Contact
Quote job ref: JN-082026-7086935
