General Manager — Digital Transformation & FinTech Solutions
Job Summary
This role requires the candidate to work in Bangkok Thailand.
Our client is a rapidly growing financial technology company operating within the digital financial services and digital economy sector. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence big data analytics and financial technologies the organization develops innovative digital financial solutions that improve financial accessibility strengthen risk management capabilities and enhance customer experiences across multiple international markets.
Operating within one of Southeast Asias most dynamic financial ecosystems the company is committed to supporting digital transformation through secure financial platforms intelligent electronic transaction systems digital payment solutions regulatory innovation and responsible financial services. As the business continues to expand throughout the region it is strengthening its management team to support business growth operational excellence regulatory compliance government engagement and sustainable development in Thailand.
The General Manager Thailand is responsible for leading the companys business operations commercial development organizational performance and market expansion in Thailand.
Reporting to the regional or global leadership team and working closely with key corporate functions this role will oversee the day-to-day management and execution of the Thailand business. The successful candidate will drive business growth manage operational performance support regulatory and licensing activities develop relationships with government agencies and strategic stakeholders and ensure that the companys business objectives are effectively executed in the Thai market.
The General Manager will serve as a key local leader connecting the companys regional strategy with Thailands financial services and digital economy landscape while ensuring sustainable and compliant business growth.
- Develop and execute Thailands business strategy annual operating plans and market expansion initiatives in alignment with regional and global objectives.
- Lead overall business operations and ensure strong performance across commercial operational financial and organizational functions.
- Drive revenue growth business development strategic partnerships and market expansion opportunities across Thailand.
- Take ownership of business performance including revenue growth profitability operational efficiency and key business KPIs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities regulatory agencies financial institutions strategic partners and other key stakeholders.
- Coordinate with regulatory legal compliance and corporate affairs teams regarding licensing regulatory requirements and government-related matters.
- Monitor developments in Thailands financial services fintech digital economy and regulatory environment and translate them into actionable business strategies.
- Ensure that business operations comply with applicable laws regulations internal policies and corporate governance requirements.
- Work closely with legal compliance risk finance technology and other regional/global functions to ensure effective execution of business objectives.
- Lead and develop the Thailand management team fostering a high-performance culture and strong cross-functional collaboration.
- Identify new business opportunities strategic partnerships and initiatives that strengthen the companys competitive position in Thailand.
- Represent the company in business meetings industry events government engagements regulatory discussions and strategic partnership activities.
- Provide regular business performance updates market intelligence and strategic recommendations to regional and global leadership.
- Lead organizational development and operational improvement initiatives to support the companys long-term growth in Thailand.
- Ensure effective risk management across business operations including regulatory financial operational consumer protection AML/CTF data privacy and reputational risks.
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Economics Finance Law Political Science Public Policy or other related disciplines. A Masters Degree is highly preferred.
- Thai national with extensive professional experience operating within Thailands financial services fintech banking digital payments or other regulated industries.
- Minimum 812 years of progressive management and leadership experience preferably within financial services fintech banking digital payments financial technology or other highly regulated industries.
- Proven experience managing business operations commercial development strategic partnerships or country-level business functions.
- Strong track record in driving business growth operational performance and organizational development.
- Experience working with government authorities regulatory agencies financial institutions industry associations and other key stakeholders.
- Good understanding of Thailands financial regulatory framework digital economy landscape financial services legislation and electronic transaction regulations.
- Practical knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) data privacy consumer protection risk management and corporate governance is highly preferred.
- Experience supporting financial licensing regulatory compliance or market-entry activities within a regulated industry.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities develop strategic partnerships and translate business strategy into measurable results.
- Strong leadership negotiation stakeholder management problem-solving and strategic decision-making capabilities.
- Professional proficiency in English for executive communication regional/global meetings presentations and business collaboration.
- Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred to facilitate communication and coordination with regional and global headquarters.
Job Code: #770