Chief Executive Officer - Digital Banking

Michael Page Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 10,000,000 - 20,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment (Philippines) Inc is representing a high-growth digital bank seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its expansion and transformation in the Philippines and across markets. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will define and execute the strategic vision, drive sustainable growth, and ensure governance and risk management.

The role requires a proven track record in digital banking or fintech, strong P&L accountability, and a talent for building

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in digital banking or fintech.
• Proven track record managing substantial P&L responsibilities in large organisations.
• Experience scaling businesses through rapid growth and transformation.
• Deep understanding of digital financial ecosystems, customer acquisition, and product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Setting enterprise strategy and growth agenda.
• Leading digital banking, payments, lending, and adjacent financial services businesses.
• Driving revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Building a high-performance, customer-centric culture.
• Maintaining strong relationships with regulators, investors, and strategic partners.
• Ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Accelerating innovation, data-driven decision making, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Representing the organisation externally with key stakeholders.

Skills

Digital banking leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic vision

Change management

Job description

• Lead a digital bank
• Opportunity to build from the ground up

About Our Client

A high-growth, investor-backed digital bank is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of expansion and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of banking within one of Asia's most dynamic and rapidly evolving financial ecosystems. The organisation has established a strong market position through its innovative approach to digital financial services, serving a large and growing customer base across consumer and business segments. Backed by respected shareholders and a highly capable leadership team, the business is entering a pivotal stage of scale, product diversification, and profitability.

Job Description

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will be responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategic vision of the bank while driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and shareholder value creation. Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and delivering the enterprise strategy and growth agenda
• Driving revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion
• Leading digital banking, payments, lending, and adjacent financial services businesses
• Building a high-performance, customer-centric culture
• Maintaining strong relationships with regulators, investors, and strategic partners
• Ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance practices
• Accelerating innovation, data-driven decision making, and digital transformation initiatives
• Representing the organisation externally with key stakeholders across government, industry, and financial markets

The Successful Applicant

We are interested in speaking with accomplished senior executives who possess:

• Significant executive leadership experience within digital banking, financial services, fintech, payments, or broader banking environments
• A proven track record managing substantial P&L responsibilities and complex organisations
• Experience scaling businesses through periods of rapid growth and transformation
• Deep understanding of digital financial ecosystems, customer acquisition, and product innovation
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities with regulators, boards, investors, and strategic partners
• A strategic yet highly execution-oriented leadership style
• Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing leadership

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to lead a category-defining institution at a transformative stage of its journey. The successful candidate will have the platform to influence the future of digital banking, expand financial inclusion, and create meaningful long-term value for customers, employees, and shareholders alike.