Head of AI - FinTech / Digital Payments

Michael Page; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an AI Head for a market-leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia. You will lead enterprise AI transformation, work directly with the C-suite and board, and shape the AI agenda across functions.

The role requires a proven track record in AI/analytics leadership, senior-level stakeholder engagement, and translating AI strategy into measurable business impact while building high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI, data science, or advanced analytics leadership.
• Proven track record of driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, including board-level exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to translate AI strategy into commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide AI strategy aligned to business goals.
• Partner with C-suite and board on AI vision and priorities.
• Lead large-scale transformation programmes, embedding AI across functions.
• Identify high-value AI use cases across customer, risk, and operations.
• Build and lead high-performing AI and data science teams.
• Drive adoption of AI solutions, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
• Act as a thought leader, presenting best-in-class AI strategies internally.

Skills

AI leadership

Enterprise transformation

Stakeholder management

Commercial impact from AI

Team leadership

Digital/fintech experience

Job description

• Lead enterprise AI transformation across a high-growth platform
• Partner directly with C-suite & board on AI strategy & adoption

About Our Client

Our client is a market-leading digital platform within the financial technology ecosystem, serving millions of users across Southeast Asia. With a strong track record of innovation and rapid growth, the organisation is investing heavily in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of scale. This is a confidential mandate for a business that is widely recognised for its impact, technology-first approach, and ambitious leadership team.

Job Description

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide AI strategy aligned to business goals
• Partner closely with C-suite and board members on AI vision and priorities
• Lead large-scale transformation programmes, embedding AI across functions
• Identify high-value AI use cases across customer, risk, and operations
• Build and lead high-performing AI and data science teams
• Drive adoption of AI solutions, ensuring measurable business outcomes
• Act as a thought leader, presenting "best-in-class" AI strategies internally

The Successful Applicant

A successful AI Head should have:

• Experience in AI, data science, or advanced analytics leadership
• Proven track record of driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
• Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, including board-level exposure
• Demonstrated ability to translate AI strategy into commercial impact
• Experience building and scaling high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
• Background in digital, fintech, or highly scaled technology environments preferred
• Willingness to relocate within Southeast Asia

What's on Offer

This role offers a unique platform to shape the AI agenda of a market-leading organisation at scale. You will gain direct exposure to senior leadership and the board, while driving high-visibility transformation initiatives with meaningful impact. The organisation provides a dynamic, innovation-led environment, strong investment in technology and talent, and significant opportunities for career growth in a rapidly evolving regional business.