Portfolio Lead, Financial Institutions

Water.org; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Water.org is seeking a Portfolio lead to drive high-impact partnerships with financial institutions in the Philippines. You will shape portfolio strategy, engage regulators and institutions, and guide a high-performing team to deliver year-over-year growth.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Philippine banking landscape and an established network across financial institutions and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic portfolio growth and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong ability to manage senior-level partnerships with financial institutions.
• Understanding of regulatory affairs and government stakeholders in banking.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio strategy and execution across financial institution partnerships.
• Own and cultivate senior-level relationships with institutional partners and regulators.
• Apply global frameworks for partnership design and performance management across the portfolio.
• Drive growth by expanding strategic partnerships and market reach.
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide data-driven insights to leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Regulatory awareness

Job description

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don't have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We're here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we've been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future.

Join our Philippines team!

As a Portfolio lead you will lead a high-impact portfolio focused on developing and expanding strategic partnerships across the financial services ecosystem in the Philippines. This senior role drives growth by engaging with key decision-makers, regulators, and institutional partners to advance expansion within the region.

The successful candidate brings deep expertise in the Philippine banking landscape, along with an established network across major financial institutions, government stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. This role is critical in shaping portfolio strategy, strengthening partner engagement, and delivering sustainable, year-over-year growth.

The Portfolio lead is responsible for overseeing portfolio performance, contributing to strategic planning and reporting, serving as a key escalation point to resolve delivery challenges, and leading a high-performing team to execute partnership strategies at scale.

What You'll do

Strategic Account Planning + Management

• Lead portfolio strategy and execution, ensuring achievement of growth targets, performance objectives, and key milestones across financial institution partnerships
• Own and cultivate senior-level relationships with institutional partners, aligning long-term partnership strategies with regional business priorities
• Oversee application of global frameworks for partnership design, solution delivery, and performance management across the portfolio

Business Development

• Drive expansion of strategic partnerships across the financial services ecosystem, unlocking new opportunities for growth and scale
• Leverage industry relationships and regulatory awareness to engage key decision-makers and influence complex partnership structures
• Identify and develop high-impact partnerships that support financial inclusion, infrastructure financing, and broader market expansion

Business Metrics + Reporting

• Monitor portfolio performance, including growth metrics, execution progress, and funding utilization
• Provide clear, data-driven insights on portfolio health, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Develop forecasts and strategic recommendations to guide planning and investment decisions

Talent Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to deliver on portfolio and partnership objectives
• Align team priorities and capabilities with strategic goals to drive consistent performance and impact
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure coordinated execution and delivery

Why Water.org?

At Water.org, we're dedicated to breaking barriers to safe water access for everyone, everywhere. When you join us, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability, diversity, and making a lasting impact. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to drive global change.

Learn more about working at Water.org

About Water.org

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don't have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We're here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that we