Regulatory & Public Affairs Director, Philippines (On-site)

MatchaTalent; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential fintech client in the Philippines seeks an Associate Public Affairs Director to lead government relations and regulatory strategy on-site in Taguig City. You will liaison with regulators across SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP while guiding licensing support and public policy initiatives.

You will work with senior management, legal, compliance, and operations to ensure regulatory alignment and drive long-term growth in a highly regulated sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Filipino national.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Communications, or Public Policy.
• Proven leadership experience within FinTech, Financial Services, Digital Lending, Banking, Telecommunications, or Technology industries.
• Extensive experience engaging with Philippine government agencies and financial regulators.
• Strong professional network across SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, PNP, and other relevant government institutions.
• Deep understanding of Philippine financial regulations, digital lending regulations, consumer protection, data privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Strong executive presence with excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High integrity and ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters.
• Professional English proficiency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's government relations, regulatory affairs, and public policy strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government agencies, regulators, legislators, and industry associations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities including the SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP.
• Monitor legislative developments, regulatory updates, and policy changes affecting digital lending and financial services.
• Provide strategic advice to executive leadership regarding regulatory risks, licensing matters, and public policy developments.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with Philippine financial regulations, AML requirements, consumer protection laws, and data privacy regulations.
• Lead government engagement initiatives, regulatory communications, industry forums, and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop crisis communication strategies and manage regulatory or public affairs issues that may impact business operations or corporate reputation.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Regulatory affairs

Public policy

Negotiation

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration or related

Job description

Confidential fintech client in the Philippines seeks an Associate Public Affairs Director to lead government relations and regulatory strategy on-site in Taguig City. You will liaison with regulators across SEC, BSP, CIC, NPC, NBI, and PNP while guiding licensing support and public policy initiatives.

You will work with senior management, legal, compliance, and operations to ensure regulatory alignment and drive long-term growth in a highly regulated sector.