Chief Product Officer (Fintech)

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and innovative company culture

Influence over technology product roadmap

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a product leader in the fintech sector to drive product strategies across Payments, Lending, and Accounts. The role demands proven FinTech or Digital Banking experience, particularly in product leadership. Candidates should be adept at managing product roadmaps, with a strong understanding of API-first products and embedded finance. The successful applicant will need deep knowledge of the Philippine market and be comfortable working with distributed teams. This is an opportunity to shape technology direction in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FinTech or Digital Banking, ideally in a product leadership role.
• Strong exposure to both Payments and Lending products.
• Demonstrated ownership of product roadmap and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap across Payments, Lending, and Accounts & Services.
• Translate business goals and commercial opportunities into product initiatives.
• Lead and scale the product team.

Skills

FinTech expertise

Product leadership

Knowledge of API and embedded finance

Understanding of Philippine market

Commercial mindset

Job description

• Join one of the fastest growing fintech companies in the country
• Opportunities to build an MVP with ownership, influence, and scale.

About Our Client

The hiring organization is a growing company operating within the financial services industry, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to its clients. As a medium-sized enterprise, they are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance their product offerings and remain competitive in the market.

Job Description

• Own and drive the end‑to‑end product strategy and roadmap across Payments, Lending, and Accounts & Services (with future expansion into Cards)
• Translate business goals and commercial opportunities into clear product initiatives and priorities
• Lead and scale the product team (currently 2 product-focused team members covering Payments and Lending)
• Act as the primary product partner to Sales and commercial teams, with a strong B2B focus
• Define product requirements and ensure successful delivery in collaboration with outsourced engineering teams
• Leverage APIs and embedded finance capabilities to create scalable, partner‑ready solutions
• Use deep understanding of the Philippine FinTech and Digital Banking landscape to inform product decisions
• Validate product-market fit, pricing, and go‑to‑market strategies
• Continuously identify opportunities for product expansion and innovation

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in FinTech or Digital Banking, ideally in a product leadership role
• Strong exposure to both Payments and Lending products
• Demonstrated ownership of product roadmap and strategy
• Hands‑on understanding of:
  • APIs and API‑first products
  • Embedded finance models
• Deep knowledge of the Philippine market, including customer behavior, regulatory considerations, and competitive landscape
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance customer needs, revenue goals, and scalability
• Comfortable working with remote and distributed teams

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a medium-sized organization in the financial services industry.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Chance to lead and influence the technology department's product roadmap.