Public Affairs Lead, FinTech – Regulatory Strategy (PH)

MatchaTalent; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 6,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will work with senior management, legal, compliance, and operations, maintaining strong ties with regulators such as the SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP to safeguard compliance and support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, business, law, public administration or related field.
• Filipino national with 8–12 years in government relations, public affairs or regulatory affairs.
• Extensive experience engaging with Philippine regulators (SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, PNP).
• Strong executive presence, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead government relations, regulatory strategy, licensing support, and public policy initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, legislators, and industry associations.
• Advise executives on regulatory risks and licensing matters.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Manage crisis communications and regulatory issues affecting operations.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Public policy acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree (Political Science / Public Administration / Law)

Job description

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

You will work with senior management, legal, compliance, and operations, maintaining strong ties with regulators such as the SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP to safeguard compliance and support long-term growth.