Country Manager - Phillipines

MoneyGram; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

Community Service Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Transfer Fee Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

MoneyGram seeks a Country Manager for the Philippines to lead market expansion, drive sales growth, and build strategic partnerships with banks, fintechs, and retailers. The role requires deep remittance knowledge, strong regulatory relationships, and a hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership style.

The successful candidate will shape MoneyGram's presence in the Philippines, navigate regulatory requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sustained growth in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in remittances, payments, or fintech (10+ years).
• Proven track record in sales, business development, and market expansion.
• Deep knowledge of the Philippines remittance landscape across banks, wallets, and fintechs.
• Ability to lead regulatory engagement and ensure compliance with local authorities.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills with major stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for Philippines, driving revenue growth and market penetration.
• Identify and secure opportunities with financial institutions, fintechs, wallets, telecoms, and retail partners.
• Manage and optimize partnerships to maximize performance.
• Develop go-to-market strategies to increase adoption and customer engagement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulators (e.g., BSP) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Represent MoneyGram at industry events and build key stakeholder relationships.
• Drive cross-functional execution and operational excellence across the country.

Skills

Remittances expertise

Sales & business development

Market expansion

Regulatory engagement

Strategic leadership

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

English & Filipino communication

Job description

At MoneyGram, we're combining the strength of a trusted global brand with the agility of a tech-forward, growth driven culture. With 80+ years of experience and a presence in more than 200 countries and territories, we've built a foundation of stability and trust to help millions of people around the world send funds quickly, securely, and affordably.

We're looking for bold thinkers, builders, technologists, and sellers who want real ownership of their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and are energized by solving complex challenges. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact - fast.

If you're eager to shape the future of cross-border payments and financial services, join us as we transform how the world moves money.

The Country Manager - Philippines will be responsible for transforming MoneyGram's presence in the country, driving sales, expanding partnerships, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of the remittance and payments ecosystem, strong relationships with key industry players, and an ability to navigate the regulatory landscape. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset, a strategic vision, and the ability to execute at both a high level and an operational level.

Key Responsibilities

Market Expansion & Sales Growth

• Lead MoneyGram’s strategy in the Philippines, driving revenue growth and market penetration.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with financial institutions, fintechs, mobile wallets, telecoms, and retail partners.
• Manage and optimize existing partnerships to maximize business performance.
• Develop innovative go-to-market strategies to increase adoption and customer engagement.

Regulatory & Government Relations

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulators, including the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and other relevant authorities.
• Ensure MoneyGram operates in full compliance with all local regulatory requirements and licensing obligations.
• Act as the key representative for MoneyGram in regulatory discussions and industry forums.

Industry Leadership & Representation

• Represent MoneyGram at industry events, conferences, and forums, positioning the company as a market leader in remittances and payments.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including banks, payment processors, fintechs, and retail networks.
• Act as the face of MoneyGram in the Philippines, strengthening brand presence and trust in the market.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and execute the country’s business strategy, aligned with MoneyGram’s global and regional objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activities, and customer needs to adapt and refine strategies.

Entrepreneurial & Transformational Mindset

• Think like a startup founder—identify gaps, take ownership, and drive transformational change in the business.
• Innovate and implement new ideas to enhance MoneyGram’s competitive positioning in the Philippines.
• Solve complex problems with agility and a hands-on approach.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in remittances, payments, or fintech, with a strong track record in sales, business development, and market expansion.
• Deep knowledge of the Philippines remittance and payments landscape, including banks, wallets, MTOs, fintechs, and retail networks.
• Strong relationships with key players in the industry, including financial institutions, regulators, and partners.
• Proven ability to lead regulatory engagement and manage compliance with local financial authorities.
• Exceptional sales and negotiation skills with a track record of closing high-value deals.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – ability to innovate, take ownership, and drive significant impact.
• Experience representing a company in high-profile industry events and public forums.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Filipino.

Here are a few reasons why you will love working here :

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Medical coverage for eligible employees and qualifying family members (subject to plan terms and conditions)
• Life and Accident Insurance - Financial protection coverage for eligible employees
• Community Service Days - Paid time off for eligible employees to volunteer in their communities
• Tuition Reimbursement - Educational assistance program for eligible employees (subject to program guidelines and approval)
• Transfer Fee Reimbursement - Smooth transitions with reimbursement for any transfer-related fees.
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential counseling and support services for eligible employees
• Employee Referral Program - Incentive program for employee referrals (subject to program terms)
• Remote work flexibility - Available for eligible roles with hybrid or remote work options

About MoneyGram

MoneyGram is a global payments network built to move money across borders with speed, simplicity and trust. Its omnichannel platform empowers consumers, developers and agents to transfer cash, fiat and stablecoin however it works best for them.

The company serves over 50 million customers a year across 200+ countries and territories, nearly half a million retail locations and a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem reaching billions of devices. As one of the most recognized and trusted names in global payments, MoneyGram continues to reinvent how money moves - helping people around the world support their loved ones and build better futures.