Senior Public Affairs Lead - FinTech & Digital Lending

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Taguig; On-site; PHP 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

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Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking an experienced Associate Public Affairs Director to lead government relations, regulatory strategy, licensing support, and public policy initiatives in the Philippines.

The role sits on-site in Taguig and will partner with executive leadership, legal, compliance, and operations to safeguard regulatory compliance and support long-term growth in digital financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Filipino national.
• 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

Negotiation

Communication skills

Public policy

Education

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

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking an experienced Associate Public Affairs Director to lead government relations, regulatory strategy, licensing support, and public policy initiatives in the Philippines.

The role sits on-site in Taguig and will partner with executive leadership, legal, compliance, and operations to safeguard regulatory compliance and support long-term growth in digital financial services.