GM, FinTech Growth & Digital Transformation – Philippines

MatchaTalent; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent seeks a General Manager – Philippines to lead the company's growth, operations, and strategic partnerships in the Philippines. You will report to regional leadership and act as the local senior representative in a fast-growing fintech environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Philippine fintech landscape, strong leadership, and the ability to drive market expansion, government relations, and stakeholder engagement with executive presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or law.
• Master's degree is a plus for preferred candidates.
• Filipino national with strong knowledge of the Philippine market.
• 8–15 years of progressive experience in fintech, financial services, banking, digital payments, tech, or related industries.
• Experience in leadership, business development, government relations, partnerships, or strategic management.
• Strong commercial mindset with 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 regional/global coordination.

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, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the company in key industry events, government discussions, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor developments in the Philippine fintech, digital finance, and financial services sector.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion initiatives.
• Work with regional and global management to execute strategic objectives.
• Oversee local business operations and drive organizational performance.
• Support regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance activities with 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.

Skills

Business leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Government relations

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

English proficiency

Mandarin (pref)

Education

Bachelor's in business/finance/economics/law

Master's degree (plus)

Job description

MatchaTalent seeks a General Manager – Philippines to lead the company's growth, operations, and strategic partnerships in the Philippines. You will report to regional leadership and act as the local senior representative in a fast-growing fintech environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Philippine fintech landscape, strong leadership, and the ability to drive market expansion, government relations, and stakeholder engagement with executive presence.