Marketing Assistant (Makati Central Area)

Job Description

The Marketing Assistant supports marketing activities for BDO Unibank’s Makati Central Area, including campaign coordination, preparing promotional materials, assisting with events, monitoring results, and handling administrative tasks. The role generally requires a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, along with good written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, computer-literate, and comfortable coordinating with branches, customers, vendors, and internal teams. BDO is likely to expect initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, and the ability to manage several deadlines in a fast-paced banking environment. Previous marketing, sales, banking, or administrative experience may be advantageous, while familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic marketing tools is commonly expected.

Company Info

BDO Unibank, Inc. is one of the Philippines’ largest full-service banks and the flagship company of the SM Group. Headquartered in Makati, it serves individual, business, corporate, and institutional customers through an extensive branch and ATM network, digital banking platforms, and specialized financial services. Its offerings include deposits, consumer loans, credit cards, wealth management, corporate finance, investment banking, remittances, and payments. BDO employs a large nationwide workforce and maintains a strong presence in major Philippine cities and commercial centers. The organization emphasizes customer service, operational reliability, innovation, compliance, and professional development. A Marketing Assistant in the Makati Central Area would typically support local or institutional marketing initiatives while coordinating with branch teams and central departments in one of the country’s busiest financial districts.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers varied opportunities in banking, shared services, technology, tourism, retail, healthcare, and business-process outsourcing. Metro Manila, especially Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and Quezon City, has the widest range of professional jobs, while Cebu and Davao are growing regional centers. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by English and American business practices. Urban lifestyles are convenient but busy, with traffic and higher housing costs; provincial areas offer a slower pace and lower expenses. Foreign nationals generally need an appropriate work visa or permit sponsored or supported by an employer, and rules should be confirmed with the Bureau of Immigration. Long-term relocation requires planning for housing, health insurance, taxes, transport, and document authentication. English is widely used in workplaces, and learning basic Filipino can help with daily life and social integration.