Local Business Manager (Philippines)

3-5 Years

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Job Description

Job Requirements

Filipino citizenship preferred; must be based in Manila, Philippines.
Proven experience in business development, partnership management, or sales within payments, fintech, banking, or financial services.
Mandatory: Established, existing networks with major Philippine banks (BDO, BPI, UnionBank, etc.) and/or leading third-party payment companies.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Self-driven, independent, and strongly results-oriented.
Preferred: Basic understanding of technical concepts such as API integration.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate potential thirdparty payment partners and banking institutions across the Philippines.
Lead end-to-end negotiations and finalize agreements covering commercial terms, technical integration, and SLAs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for payment partners, manage long-term relationships, and ensure smooth collaboration.
Monitor local payment market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to capture opportunities and mitigate risks.

Preferred Qualifications

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese to communicate effectively with headquarters and core team.
Experience in merchant acquiring at a bank or with a leading payment service provider (PSP).