SECURITY ASSURANCE AND ASSESSMENT OFFICER

Job Description

The Security Assurance and Assessment Officer is expected to assess information-security controls, identify technology and operational risks, and support compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Typical requirements include a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, with experience in security assessments, IT audit, risk management, or control testing. Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, or PCI DSS is advantageous. The successful candidate should be analytical, detail-oriented, ethical, and able to document findings clearly, recommend practical improvements, coordinate with technology and business teams, and follow issues through remediation. Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 credentials may be valued.

Company Info

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, commonly known as Metrobank, is one of the Philippines’ major universal banks. Established in 1962, it provides services covering retail and corporate banking, lending, treasury, investment banking, cash management, and wealth management. The bank serves individuals, businesses, institutions, and government-related clients through branches, digital channels, subsidiaries, and international operations. Metrobank is part of the wider Metrobank Group, which has interests in financial services and related businesses. As a large regulated institution, it employs professionals in technology, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, finance, operations, sales, and customer service. Its headquarters are in Makati, while many technology and support roles are based in the wider Metro Manila area, including Taguig. The organization offers candidates the opportunity to work in a structured banking environment where information security, resilience, regulatory compliance, and customer trust are important priorities.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, cybersecurity, business-process services, finance, tourism, healthcare, and engineering. Metro Manila, including Taguig and Makati, has the largest concentration of corporate and professional jobs, while Cebu and Davao are important regional centers. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, English-friendly, and relationship-focused; workplace communication is usually polite and collaborative. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living with malls, restaurants, and nightlife to relaxed coastal and provincial communities. Housing and commuting costs vary considerably, with Metro Manila usually being the most expensive and congested. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment. Before relocating, candidates should confirm sponsorship, employment terms, healthcare coverage, taxation, neighborhood safety, transport, and the effects of seasonal weather and typhoons.