Division Head - Corporate Banking

About the Job

Location: Metro Manila (Taguig Makati)
Corporate Title: SAVP
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Corporate Banking team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Metro Manila with the role of Division Head Corporate Banking.
As Division Head, you will lead and oversee the corporate banking team to drive profitable growth, manage credit risk, and strengthen client relationships. Your key functions include setting strategic sales targets, cross-selling bank products, monitoring account performance, and ensuring the division meets financial goals while maintaining risk within appetite.

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:

• Lead and manage a team of Account Officers, ensuring optimal distribution of targets and efficient resource use
• Drive cross-selling initiatives to enhance account stickiness and profitability
• Monitor account performance to proactively flag issues and coordinate with the CARE team
• Implement a deliberate, selective approach to account solicitation in line with the banks credit risk appetite
• Ensure the divisions portfolio meets Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) targets
• Maximize loan deployment by identifying opportunities with high returns and manageable risks
• Oversee expense control while supporting growth strategies within the team

What were looking for:

• College graduate, preferably with a degree in Business, Finance, or Marketing
• Strong background in banking products, financial services, marketing, and risk management
• Seasoned Account Officer with a proven leadership track record, ideally with experience managing a small AO team
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of credit risk, profitability metrics, and client relationship 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