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Head of Risk & Compliance [ONSITE]

Quezon City Permanent PHP276,850 - PHP359,905 per year View Job Description
As Head of Risk & Compliance, you will be the most senior risk authority in-country, owning the full risk and compliance agenda across credit, operational, financial, IT, market, and emerging risks. You will design and embed a robust risk management framework that supports sustainable business growth while protecting clients, operations, and reputation.
  • Lead the entire risk agenda for a growing financial services institution
  • Lead a mission-driven team bringing financial access to entrepreneurs

About Our Client

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 low‑income, 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.

Job Description

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.

The Successful Applicant

To thrive as Head of Risk & Compliance, you will likely bring:

  • At least 7 years of experience in risk management, ideally within banking, microfinance, or broader financial services.
  • Strong understanding of credit, operational, and financial risk frameworks, with hands‑on experience in risk assessments and mitigation planning.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders and embed risk ownership across business and functional teams.
  • Experience in dealing with regulators, auditors, and risk governance structures.
  • High integrity, sound judgement, analytical mindset, and resilience under pressure.

What's on Offer

What's in it for you?

  • Opportunity to lead the risk and compliance function in-country for a global institution with a strong social mission.
  • Close partnership with the Country CEO and Group Risk & Compliance leadership, offering strong regional and global exposure.
  • Full onsite work setup in Quezon City, keeping you close to the operations and decision‑makers.
  • Platform to build and shape a strong risk culture and mentor future risk leaders in the Philippines.
Contact
Denice Jaquilmac
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6939244
Phone number
+63 02 7795 5004

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Risk Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Quezon City
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Denice Jaquilmac
Consultant contact
+63 02 7795 5004
Job Reference
JN-022026-6939244

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.