The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, economics, or a related field, together with substantial experience in strategic business development, banking, partnerships, or corporate sales. The candidate is expected to identify growth opportunities, develop and execute business strategies, build relationships with key clients and partners, evaluate market trends, and lead initiatives that support revenue and customer growth. Strong commercial judgment, financial understanding, negotiation, presentation, project leadership, and stakeholder-management skills are important. Experience managing teams, working across business units, and delivering measurable results in a competitive financial-services environment would be advantageous.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, commonly known as Metrobank, is one of the Philippines’ largest universal banks. Established in 1962, it serves retail customers, businesses, corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth clients through a broad range of deposits, loans, payments, treasury, investment, and digital banking services. Headquartered in Makati, Metrobank operates through branches, offices, subsidiaries, and digital channels across the country. The bank is recognized for its strong corporate and commercial banking franchise, established customer relationships, and focus on responsible, technology-enabled growth. Its workforce supports both traditional banking operations and newer digital and strategic initiatives. A senior strategic business development position at Metrobank would likely involve contributing to enterprise growth, partnerships, market expansion, and improved customer propositions while working closely with product, sales, risk, operations, and executive stakeholders.
The Philippines offers career opportunities in banking, shared services, technology, fintech, BPO, retail, tourism, and multinational companies, with the strongest concentration in Metro Manila, Cebu, and major regional cities. Filipino culture is generally warm, relationship-oriented, family-centered, and comfortable with English in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Makati and Manila to a more relaxed environment in Cebu, Davao, or the many coastal and island communities. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, commonly supported through the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment; requirements depend on nationality and employment terms. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, healthcare, and variable commuting times. The country offers excellent food, beaches, outdoor activities, and a relatively affordable cost of living, although major-city rents and traffic can be significant.
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