General Manager, FinTech Growth & Partnerships – Philippines

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

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