GM, Philippines FinTech & Strategic Partnerships

MatchaTalent; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a General Manager – Philippines to steer business development and operations in the local market. You will work with the Board and regional leaders to drive growth, partnerships, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8–15 years in fintech or financial services, strong leadership, and deep regulatory networks with Philippine bodies. English fluency required; Mandarin is a plus for regional alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred for leadership roles.
• Strong regulatory awareness across the Philippine landscape.
• 8–15 years in fintech, financial services, or related industries.
• Proven leadership in business development, partnerships, or corporate affairs.
• Excellent English communication; Mandarin is a plus for regional alignment.
• Deep network with SEC, BSP, CIC, and enforcement bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business development and operations in the Philippines.
• Develop growth strategies and drive market expansion.
• Build relationships with government authorities, regulators, and banks.
• Represent the company in industry events and key meetings.
• Monitor fintech and digital financial services developments locally.
• Identify opportunities, partnerships, and new market initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional/global leadership on strategy.
• Oversee local operations and organizational performance.
• Support regulatory compliance and governance activities.
• Provide market insights to the Board and leadership.
• Build and develop a strong local team as the business grows.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Business development

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Networking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Law

Master’s degree is a plus

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
TheGeneral Manager – Philippineswill 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.
• Verifiable Regulatory Network: Active, deep, and verifiable professional network across key Philippine regulatory bodies, specifically the SEC, BSP, CIC, and law enforcement divisions (NBI Cybercrime Division / PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group)
• 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.

Job Code: #770