ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant supports day-to-day office operations through scheduling, document preparation, records management, correspondence, meeting coordination, and other administrative tasks. The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree or relevant vocational qualification, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office systems. Previous administrative or clerical experience is an advantage, particularly in a banking or corporate environment. Metrobank would expect the candidate to handle confidential information responsibly, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, provide dependable support to teams and managers, and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Company Info

Metrobank, formally Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, is one of the Philippines’ largest and most established universal banks. Founded in 1962, it provides a broad range of services to individual customers, businesses, institutions, and corporate clients. Its offerings include deposits, loans, payments, credit cards, wealth management, investment banking, treasury, and digital banking solutions. Metrobank operates through branches, service channels, and technology platforms across the country, with a focus on dependable financial services and long-term customer relationships. The bank is also a major employer in the Philippine financial sector, offering opportunities in banking operations, technology, risk, finance, customer service, sales, and corporate support. An administrative assistant at Metrobank would typically work in a structured, professional environment where confidentiality, accuracy, compliance, teamwork, and quality service are highly valued.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong employment opportunities in banking, business services, information technology, tourism, healthcare, education, and customer support. Metro Manila, including Pasay, Makati, Taguig, and Quezon City, offers the widest range of corporate jobs but has higher living costs and heavy traffic. Cebu and Davao provide growing business hubs with a generally more relaxed lifestyle. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, community-minded, and comfortable with English in professional settings. Daily life offers beaches, varied food, festivals, and affordable services, although weather can be hot and tropical storms occur during parts of the year. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, while short-term visitors cannot legally work. Relocating usually requires a valid job offer, immigration documentation, health and background records, and budgeting for housing, transport, and deposits. Local salaries are generally lower than in Western countries, but living costs can also be lower outside major business districts.