Executive search firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of one of Japan's largest publicly listed payment companies. Our client is is seeking a part-time local advisor based in Manila to support its investment activities in the fintech sector.
The company manages multiple investment portfolios across Southeast Asia, India, and the United States, and is looking to deepen its market presence in the Philippines, particularly in debt investments within lending-focused fintech companies.
Job Summary
This role is designed for a seasoned finance professional with deep local market expertise who can serve as a trusted advisor to the company. The position is flexible and part-time, with a focus on providing high-quality insights and on-the-ground support across the Philippine fintech ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in a weekly Zoom call (approximately 1 hour per week) to provide insights on:
- Potential new borrowers and their risks, reputations, and credibility.
- Potential business partners, including debt collection agencies
- Updates on local financial regulations and impacts
- Macroeconomic and political developments in the Philippines
- Startup fundraising and investment news in the local market
- Prepare brief research reports or memos via email or WhatsApp when deeper analysis on specific topics is required
- Ongoing Support: Q&A (viaWhatsApp or Quick Calls) as requested by the company
- Provide timely responses to ad hoc queries from the company outside the scheduled weekly call
- Timely responses to our requests are expected.
- Join face-to-face meetings over dinner with the company when our team visits Manila for business trips (approximately once per quarter)
※ Total expected working time is up to 8 hours per month.
Job Qualifications
- Currently based in Manila
- Fluent in Tagalog and English
- At least 5 years of professional experience (10+ years preferred) in the financial industry from the lending side (not borrowing side), such as:
- Banks
- Non-banking financial institutions
- Venture capital or private credit firms
- Strong understanding of the lending fintech landscape in the Philippines
- Good familiarity with fintech regulations, particularly:
- Lending licensing
- Banking licensing
- The local VC and startup ecosystem
