AI Governance Head

About the Job

Location: Taguig

Corporate Level: Vice President

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Enterprise Data team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig with the role of AI Governance Head.

In this role you will lead the design and execution of the Bank's end-to-end AI governance framework, covering RPA, machine learning, LLMs, and other AI technologies across their full lifecycle, from ideation and deployment to ongoing monitoring. You will ensure the safe, ethical, explainable, secure, and compliant use of AI in line with BSP regulations, data privacy and model risk standards, while enabling responsible and scalable adoption across the organization.

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

• Develop and maintain the Bank's AI governance framework, policies, standards, and controls covering RPA, machine learning, LLMs, and third-party AI solutions.

• Establish AI risk assessment and mitigation frameworks addressing model risk, bias, explainability, data privacy, cybersecurity, operational, and third-party risks.

• Oversee AI lifecycle governance from use-case intake and risk classification through validation, deployment approval, and post-implementation monitoring.

• Define standards for model documentation, testing, explainability, human oversight, and control mechanisms to ensure responsible AI deployment.

• Build AI governance capabilities across the organization through training, playbooks, templates, and standardized governance processes.

• Partner with Risk, Compliance, IT, Data, Cybersecurity, Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, manage AI-related third-party risks, and support responsible AI adoption.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in technology, data, risk management, or a related field; an advanced degree is an advantage.

• Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, or AI ethics are a plus.

• Extensive experience in banking, risk management, IT governance, data governance, model risk management, or related disciplines, with exposure to AI/ML governance preferred.

• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including RPA, machine learning, and large language models, with the ability to assess associated risks and control frameworks.

• Deep knowledge of BSP regulations, the Data Privacy Act, outsourcing requirements, and model risk management principles.

• Proven track record of engaging with regulators, auditors, senior leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders on governance and risk matters.

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