Public Affairs Director, FinTech Regulation (Philippines)

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Client in Taguig City, Philippines, seeks an experienced Associate Public Affairs Director to lead government relations, regulatory strategy, licensing support, and public policy initiatives across the Philippines.

You’ll serve as the primary liaison with regulators such as SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP, and work closely with senior management, legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance and responsible lending practices in digital financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required.
• Extensive experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, or Regulatory Affairs.
• Strong English communication and executive presence essential.
• Proven leadership in FinTech or financial services sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the government relations and public policy strategy.
• Build relationships with regulators, legislators, and industry associations.
• Serve as liaison with regulators including the SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting digital lending and financial services.
• Advise executives on regulatory risks, licensing matters, and policy developments.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance to ensure regulatory alignment and AML compliance.
• Lead government engagement initiatives, regulatory communications, and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop crisis communications strategies for regulatory issues.

Skills

Public Affairs

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder management

Policy communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Bachelor's degree in Law or Public Administration

Job description

Confidential Client in Taguig City, Philippines, seeks an experienced Associate Public Affairs Director to lead government relations, regulatory strategy, licensing support, and public policy initiatives across the Philippines.

You’ll serve as the primary liaison with regulators such as SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP, and work closely with senior management, legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance and responsible lending practices in digital financial services.