Head of Marketing

MatchaTalent; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a Head of Marketing to lead the Philippines market's marketing strategy, brand growth, and multi-channel campaigns. The role reports to executive leadership and directs local teams and agencies to accelerate user acquisition while ensuring compliance with local advertising regulations.

The ideal candidate brings 6–10 years of progressive marketing leadership, a track record in digital marketing and brand management, and strong stakeholder management in FinTech or

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of progressive marketing experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead integrated marketing campaigns and drive brand growth.
• Experience managing teams, agencies, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned with growth objectives and market expansion.
• Lead end-to-end campaigns across digital, social, PR, partnerships, and performance marketing.
• Identify consumer trends and opportunities to strengthen market positioning.
• Mentor and develop the local marketing team while driving campaign performance.
• Oversee relationships with agencies, media partners, and external vendors.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs, and ROI to optimize marketing effectiveness.
• Collaborate with regional and product teams to ensure consistent brand execution.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine financial advertising regulations and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Integrated marketing campaigns

Brand management

Digital marketing

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing / Business Administration / Communications

Job description

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

Client Overview

Our client is a confidential, licensed financial technology company operating one of the Philippines' leading digital lending platforms. Backed by an international technology group with extensive expertise in artificial intelligence, big data, and digital financial services, the company delivers accessible and technology-driven lending solutions to millions of consumers while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and operational integrity.

Operating in one of Southeast Asia's most closely regulated financial ecosystems, the organization combines data-driven marketing, customer acquisition, and brand innovation with responsible lending practices and regulatory compliance.

As part of its continued expansion, the company is seeking an experienced marketing leader to drive integrated marketing strategies, strengthen brand positioning, and accelerate user acquisition across the Philippines. Please note that this is a confidential executive search. The company name and additional details will only be disclosed to shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

Job Role

The Head of Marketingwill lead the company's marketing strategy, integrated campaign execution, brand growth, and local marketing operations for the Philippines market. Reporting to executive leadership, this role will oversee multi-channel marketing initiatives, manage internal marketing teams and external agencies, and ensure all campaigns support business growth while complying with local financial advertising regulations.

This position serves as the key marketing leader for the Philippines, bridging local market execution with regional business objectives to maximize brand awareness, customer acquisition, and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned with business growth objectives and market expansion plans.
• Lead end-to-end marketing campaigns across digital marketing, social media, influencer marketing, PR, partnerships, brand activation, and performance marketing.
• Identify consumer trends, market opportunities, and competitive insights to strengthen market positioning.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the local marketing team while driving campaign performance and professional growth.
• Oversee relationships with advertising agencies, media partners, PR firms, influencers, and external creative vendors.
• Monitor campaign performance, marketing budgets, KPIs, and ROI to optimize marketing effectiveness.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders, product teams, operations, and public affairs to ensure consistent brand execution.
• Ensure all marketing communications comply with Philippine financial advertising regulations and corporate governance standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Filipino national.
• Minimum 6–10 years of progressive marketing experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading integrated marketing campaigns and brand growth initiatives.
• Experience managing marketing teams, agencies, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Background in FinTech, Digital Lending, Financial Services, Digital Banking, Technology, E-commerce, or other high-growth consumer businesses is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in digital marketing, brand management, social media, influencer marketing, performance marketing, and consumer acquisition.
• Familiarity with marketing compliance within regulated industries is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, project management, and communication skills.
• Professional English proficiency is mandatory.

Job Code: #824