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GRATITUDE INC
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Information Technology Risk Officer

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Experience 5–8 Year(s)
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Salary Confidential
Location Manila (Cubao Quezon City)
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Job Description





Job Title: Information Technology Risk Officer
Vertical: UK Banking / Financial Services
Location: Eton Centris, Quezon City, Philippines
Experience: 5–6+ Years of Relevant Experience
Work Setup: 100% Onsite
Shift: Shifting Schedule
Start Date: ASAP
Headcount: 1

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Information Technology Risk Officer to oversee operational risk management, internal controls, compliance, and information security across BPO and shared services operations supporting UK banking and financial services. The role will ensure effective risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and consistent implementation of control frameworks across business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, monitor, and report operational and systemic risks across business operations.

  • Establish and monitor risk controls, policies, standards, and remedial action plans.

  • Ensure consistent implementation of risk management controls across multiple lines of business.

  • Monitor contractual risk requirements and operational control effectiveness.

  • Investigate security incidents and support internal or Ombuds-related investigations.

  • Build strong relationships with client risk teams, delivery leaders, and internal stakeholders.

  • Support compliance with ISO 27001 and applicable data privacy and security standards.

  • Maintain awareness of PCI-DSS, SSAE, HIPAA, and other relevant compliance requirements.

  • Participate in location-level crisis management activities and communicate emerging risks.

  • Provide guidance on risk management frameworks, control requirements, and business risk profiles.

  • Identify process gaps and recommend practical solutions to improve operational efficiency and compliance.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organizational risk management priorities.

Required Qualifications

  • College graduate in any discipline.

  • At least 5–6 years of relevant experience as a Risk Officer within the BPO or Shared Services industry.

  • Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, operational processes, and quality frameworks.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

  • Cross-cultural awareness and the ability to work with diverse teams.

  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Eton Centris, Quezon City, on a shifting schedule.

  • Immediate availability is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in compliance, information security, or security incident investigations.

  • Knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SSAE, and HIPAA.

  • Exposure to UK banking or financial services operations.

  • Experience supporting Voice or Collections lines of business.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.

  • Quarterly performance bonus.

  • HMO coverage from Day 1, including free dependents.

Recruitment Process

  1. Initial Interview

  2. SVAR

  3. L2 Interview via MS Teams

  4. L3 Interview via MS Teams

Pre-Screening Questions

  1. What is your highest educational attainment?

  2. How many years of experience do you have as a Risk Officer in the BPO or Shared Services industry?

  3. What was your last drawn salary?

  4. What is your expected salary?

  5. Are you amenable to working 100% onsite in Eton Centris, Quezon City, on a shifting schedule?

  6. Are you available to start immediately?


Key Skills

15 Skills
Business Continuity Information security Microsoft Excel Quality Management System Root cause analysis Stakeholder Management Process Improvement risk management, Data Privacy Incident Management ISO 27001 Financial Services .Risk Assessment Microsoft PowerPoint Business Continuity Management

Role Specifications

Role
Finance Executive
Timings
Rotational Shifts (Permanent)
Industry
Banking / Financial Services / Broking
Work Mode
Work from office
Process
Non-Voice
Functional Area
Accounting / Tax / Company Secretary / Audit

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