Early Careers and Student Experience Manager - Assistant Director

Role summary

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EY is seeking an experienced early-careers professional to lead student recruitment and graduate experience initiatives in the Philippines. The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree, strong experience in campus recruitment, talent programs, employer branding, or human resources, and proven ability to manage stakeholders and large-scale events. The successful candidate should understand the graduate talent market, communicate confidently with universities and business leaders, use data to improve recruitment outcomes, and deliver an engaging student experience. As an Assistant Director, the candidate is expected to provide strategic direction, coach team members, manage projects and budgets, and represent EY professionally. Strong organizational, relationship-management, presentation, and communication skills are essential.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional services organization providing assurance, consulting, strategy, tax, and transaction services. It operates through a worldwide network of member firms and serves multinational corporations, public-sector bodies, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses. EY Philippines has offices and teams supporting clients across industries such as financial services, technology, consumer products, healthcare, and government. The firm places strong emphasis on building an inclusive workplace, developing future leaders, and helping employees gain international and cross-functional experience. Its early-careers programs connect students and graduates with internships, entry-level opportunities, professional qualifications, mentoring, and structured learning. In the Philippines, EY is also known for shared services and professional-services roles based largely in Metro Manila, including Taguig and nearby business districts.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers varied career opportunities in professional services, technology, finance, business-process operations, tourism, healthcare, and education. Metro Manila, particularly Taguig, Makati, and Quezon City, is the main hub for corporate and consulting jobs, while Cebu and emerging cities offer growing technology and shared-services opportunities. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by English, Spanish, and Asian traditions. Life can be affordable compared with many global cities, although housing and commuting costs are higher in central Manila. The country provides beaches, mountains, historic towns, and a lively food and social scene across its major islands. Foreign nationals generally need an appropriate work visa or permit sponsored or supported by an employer; requirements vary by nationality and role. Relocating employees should arrange employment authorization, accommodation, health insurance, and transportation before arrival, and consider traffic, tropical weather, and regional travel distances.