General Manager — Digital Transformation & FinTech Solutions

MatchaTalent; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a General Manager – Philippines to lead the company’s business development and operations in the Philippines, reporting to the Board and regional leadership. The role requires deep knowledge of fintech, strong commercial leadership, and proven ability to build partnerships with government, regulators, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders.

The successful candidate will drive growth, manage risk and governance, and build a local team, shaping the company’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Filipino national with strong knowledge of the Philippine market.
• 8–15 years of progressive experience in fintech, financial services, banking, digital payments, or related industries.
• Experience in leadership, business development, government relations, corporate affairs, partnerships, or strategic management.
• Strong understanding of the Philippine fintech and digital financial services ecosystem.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders, government authorities, and industry leaders.
• English proficiency is mandatory; Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred for regional/global communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies to drive growth in the Philippines.
• Lead overall business development, market expansion and commercial initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with government authorities, regulators, financial institutions, and partners.
• Represent the company at industry events, government discussions, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor fintech and digital finance developments in the Philippines.
• Identify new business opportunities and expansion initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional and global management to implement strategic objectives.
• Oversee local operations and ensure strong organizational performance.
• Support regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance activities.
• Provide market insights and strategic recommendations to the Board and leadership.
• Build and develop a strong local team as the business grows.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic management

English proficiency

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field

Master's Degree

Job description

This role requires the candidate to work in Taguig City, Philippines.

Client Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing financial technology company operating within the digital financial services and digital economy sector. The company leverages technology, data, and innovative financial solutions to improve financial accessibility, digital transactions, and customer experiences across multiple markets. With the Philippines becoming one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing fintech and digital finance markets, the company is expanding its local presence and strengthening its leadership team to support business growth, strategic partnerships, government engagement, and long-term development in the Philippines.

Job Role

The General Manager – Philippines will be responsible for leading the company's overall business development and operations in the Philippines. Working closely with the Board of Directors and regional/global leadership, the Business Director will act as the company's key representative in the local market and drive business growth, strategic partnerships, stakeholder relationships, and market expansion. The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial leadership with a solid understanding of the Philippine fintech and financial services landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies to drive growth in the Philippines.
• Lead overall business development, market expansion, and commercial initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, regulators, financial institutions, business partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the company in key industry events, business meetings, government discussions, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor developments in the Philippine fintech, digital finance, and financial services industry.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and potential market expansion initiatives.
• Work closely with regional and global management to execute the company's strategic objectives.
• Oversee local business operations and ensure effective organizational performance.
• Support regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance activities together with relevant internal teams.
• Provide market insights and strategic recommendations to the Board and global leadership.
• Build and develop a strong local team as the business grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field. Master's Degree is a plus.
• Filipino national with strong knowledge of the Philippine market.
• Minimum 8–15 years of progressive experience in fintech, financial services, banking, digital payments, technology, or related industries.
• Experience in business leadership, business development, government relations, corporate affairs, partnerships, or strategic management.
• Strong understanding of the Philippine fintech and digital financial services ecosystem.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders, business partners, government authorities, and industry leaders.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred for communication with regional and global headquarters.

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