Government Relations Officer

Taguig - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Government Relations Manager to lead our engagement with Philippine regulators and government agencies. You will play a critical role in shaping the policy environment for our mobile phone installment/BNPL business ensuring compliance and building a strong reputation with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
Government Engagement:

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key Philippine government agencies and regulators including Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) National Privacy Commission (NPC) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Serve as the companys primary representative in government affairs ensuring a professional and transparent presence before regulators.

Regulatory Monitoring & Response:

Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments affecting the fintech consumer lending and data privacy sectors; assess potential impact and provide strategic recommendations to management.
Lead or assist in securing and maintaining necessary licenses (e.g. Lending Company registration Quasi-Bank licenses) and managing permit renewals and compliance filings.

Crisis Management & Coordination:

Coordinate internal resources (Legal Risk Operations) to respond to regulatory inquiries examinations or investigations in a timely and compliant manner.
Manage government-related crises to protect the companys operational stability and reputation.

Industry Ecosystem Building:

Represent the company in industry associations (e.g. Fintech Philippines Association) and public forums to enhance the companys influence and thought leadership.
Engage with academics media and think tanks to foster a favorable policy and public opinion environment.

Internal Collaboration:

Work closely with Legal Compliance and Operations teams to ensure business practices align with evolving regulatory requirements.
Provide regular updates and reports to headquarters on the Philippine policy landscape.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Law Political Science Public Administration International Relations or a related field. A Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree is highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations public policy or regulatory affairs with at least 2 years in the fintech banking consumer finance or payments industry.

Network & Knowledge:

Established network and relationships with Philippine government agencies particularly BSP SEC AMLC and NPC.
Deep understanding of Philippine government structures legislative processes and political protocols.

Industry Expertise:

Familiarity with mobile installment lending BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) and digital credit business models and their regulatory frameworks.
Knowledge of key regulations including AML/CFT Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) and Lending Company Regulation Act.

Language & Communication:

English: Fluent (written and spoken) ability to draft professional policy papers and communicate effectively with high-level government officials.
Tagalog: Native or near-native proficiency (mandatory) essential for formal and informal government interactions.
(Bonus) Basic Mandarin Chinese communication skills to facilitate coordination with China HQ.

Other Requirements:

Must be a Philippine citizen or hold a valid local work visa.
Excellent negotiation interpersonal and crisis management skills.
High level of integrity discretion and professionalism.
Willingness to travel as needed for government engagements.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Government Relations Manager to lead our engagement with Philippine regulators and government agencies. You will play a critical role in shaping the policy environment for our mobile phone installment/BNPL business ensuring compliance and building a strong r...