Business Lead

Optimum Info Solution; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,850,709 - 2,776,063; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company Equipment

Job Training

Job summary

Optimum Info Solution is seeking a Business Senior Associate in Pasig, Philippines. The candidate must have a minimum of 1-3 years experience in fintech or related fields and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include engaging in project work, collaborating across teams, and delivering high-quality outputs. Skills in analytics, communication, and proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, along with a passion for inclusive finance, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in fintech, banking, consulting, digital commerce, or government programs.
• Exposure to business operations, projects, or product launches preferred.
• Values aligned with Grab’s principles.

Responsibilities

• Engage in rotational project work and cross-functional collaboration.
• Design GTM experiments and support loan campaigns.
• Contribute to program documentation and user testing feedback.

Skills

Strong analytical and communication skills

Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Automation, Python, Google Apps Script, SQL

Self-starter with high ownership

Ability to navigate ambiguity

Passionate about inclusive finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Location: Pasig, Philippines – On-site, Full‑time. Minimum 1–3 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree are required for the Business Senior Associate position.

Government Mandated Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Company Equipment

Professional Development

• Job Training

Responsibilities

As a Business Senior Associate, you will engage in rotational project work and cross‑functional collaboration across several key teams during the program.

• Rotate across two major teams:
  • Lending & Credit Ops – Design GTM experiments, support loan campaigns, assist in portfolio risk analysis, and work with Product and Collections teams.
  • Merchant Payments & QR – Support merchant onboarding, data‑driven incentive programs, and contribute to “Tap & Scan” or GrabPay ecosystem launches.
  • Insurance Solutions – Conduct market research for inclusion pilots, support regulatory submissions, and co‑design bundled products for drivers or merchants.
  • Strategic Projects or Regulatory Engagement – Participate in new project incubation (e.g., fuel cards, pay‑later) or support regulatory planning and public affairs initiatives.
• Partner closely with Product, Operations, Strategy, Risk, and Commercial teams.
• Prepare business analyses, market scans, and pilot designs for new initiatives.
• Participate in workstreams that touch partner management, collections, or tech.
• Translate project insights into actionable recommendations and implementation plans.
• Build dashboards, update trackers, and monitor progress on key metrics.
• Contribute to program documentation, user testing feedback, and sprint reviews.
• Lead a final capstone project tied to a real GFG challenge and present findings to leadership.
• Attend cross‑functional sprint meetings, shadow managers, support pilot or campaign launches, and synthesize customer or merchant interviews.
• Draft communications, internal memos, or post‑mortems for experiments or mini‑launches.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in fintech, banking, consulting, digital commerce, or government programs.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Exposure to business operations, projects, or product launches preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; automation, Python, Google Apps Script, and SQL or other data tools are a plus.
• Self‑starter with high ownership and a collaborative mindset.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Passionate about inclusive finance and using technology to create impact.
• Values aligned with Grab’s 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour, Humility.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver high‑quality work outputs across two rotations.
• Receive positive feedback from rotation managers and functional leads.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and adaptability to new business contexts.
• Complete a capstone project that solves a real GFG problem.
• Earn a pathway into a permanent G4–G5 role or an extended leadership pipeline position.

Organizational Support

• Leadership Sponsor: CJ Lacsican.
• Internal mentors, monthly check‑ins, and quarterly reviews.

Core Competencies to Prioritize

1. Strategic and Analytical Thinking
   • Able to structure ambiguous problems.
   • Comfortable with data, analytics, and synthesizing insights into business actions.
   • Experience in market scanning, pricing, or GTM analytics is a plus.
2. Execution Agility
   • Proven ability to operate in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
   • Comfortable juggling competing priorities, shifting timelines, and experimentation.
   • Experience in launching pilots or managing projects end‑to‑end.
3. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
   • Skilled at engaging with product, ops, risk, and external stakeholders.
   • Clear communicator—both in structuring arguments and presenting insights.
4. Digital and Commercial Fluency
   • Working knowledge of fintech, lending, payments, or insurance concepts.
   • Comfortable with tech‑driven business models and platform economics.
5. Grit and Ownership
   • Self‑starter with initiative and accountability.
   • Ability to manage upward and adapt to matrix setups.
6. Social Impact and Mission Fit
   • Passion for inclusive finance, digital enablement, and economic mobility.
   • Understands or is willing to learn the “livelihood lens” of GFG and Grab’s ecosystem.

Emerging Industries and Talent Sources

• Fintech – Maya, BillEase, TendoPay, Tonik, Atome, Plentina, and other incubator startups.
• Traditional Banking – Young professionals in management associate programs or retail credit, collections, or SME banking; e.g., UnionBank, BPI, RCBC, ING digital banking team.
• Digital‑First Startups & Platforms – Strategy, operations, and commercial leads in e‑commerce, mobility, or SaaS; e.g., Kumu, Edamama, PayMongo, Sprout, 917Ventures, former Uber/Grab alumni.
• Government and Public Programs – Analysts or project managers from DOF, DICT, or BSP on digital inclusion projects; consultants on World Bank/ADB initiatives.

Process Overview

1. Talent acquisition.
2. Business case review.
3. Grab interview(s) (1–2 rounds).
4. Offer.

Work Sample – Business Case Example

Title: Project Pulse: Unlocking GrabPay Adoption for Micro‑Merchants in the Provinces

Prompt: Capture the challenge of low GrabPay adoption among micro‑merchants in provincial areas and propose a 60‑day pilot to onboard 1,000 merchants across three regions.

Slide Guidance (for candidates):

• Slide 1 – Opportunity & Problem Framing.
• Slide 2 – Your Big Idea – The Pilot Plan.
• Slide 3 – Milestones, KPIs, and Budget Assumptions.
• Slide 4 (Optional) – Risk & Innovation Lens.

What we’re looking for:

• Insightful framing of user or market behavior.
• Clear action plan with ambitious yet achievable milestones.
• Creative thinking and local flavor (bonus).
• Awareness of GFG products and ecosystem integration.
• Thoughtful use of limited resources and stakeholder alignment.