Data Architecture Head

About the Job

Location: Makati City

Corporate Title: Senior Assistant Vice-President

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Information Technology team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati City with the role of Data Architecture Head.

In this role, you will lead the strategic development and governance of enterprise data architecture, driving the banks transformation into a data-driven organization that enables secure, interoperable, and analytics-ready data for innovation, compliance, and operational excellence.

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

• Define and lead the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap to support digital transformation, analytics, and regulatory compliance
• Design scalable data platforms, pipelines, and integration frameworks across cloud and on-prem environments
• Implement governance frameworks and ensure alignment with BSP regulations, data privacy laws, and global reporting requirements
• Collaborate with business, risk, compliance, and IT teams to enable data-driven initiatives such as Open Finance and omnichannel customer experiences
• Lead and develop a high-performing data architecture team, promoting best practices and delivery excellence
• Evaluate emerging data technologies and drive innovation through POCs and strategic platform enhancements

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any related field
• Over 10 years experience leading enterprise data architecture or engineering initiatives, ideally within banking or financial services
• Expertise in data modeling, cloud-native platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), integration frameworks, and modern data processing technologies (Kafka, Spark)
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks including BSP guidelines, global data privacy laws, and financial compliance reporting
• Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment across business and technology domains
• Strategic mindset with a passion for building data-centric cultures and navigating agile environments in mid-sized financial institutions

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