Job Description
Location
This is a hybrid role. Our office is located at Arthaland Century Pacific Tower, 5th Avenue, BGC. This role requires going to our office at least one day a week.
Role Hours
The expected working hours for this position are from 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM, based on the Philippine Time Zone (PHT).
About Point
✨ Real Impact, Real People: Our mission at Point is to make homeownership more valuable and accessible. Your work directly helps homeowners access their wealth, achieve financial flexibility, and realize life changing goals.
✨ Funding: With over $175M raised from top investors like Andreessen Horowitz, WestCap, Greylock, and Prudential, we’re scaling fast! You have the opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage.
✨ Game-changing Product: We’re building a category defining company in home equity. We’ve earned a 4.7 Trustpilot rating and an A+ from the BBB, a testament to the value we provide to our 20,000+ customers.
✨ Great Place to Work: Our employees love working here! We are a Certified Great Place to Work and a Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area.
✨ Hybrid Collaboration, Connected Culture: Based in the Philippines, this hybrid role offers flexibility while fostering strong connection through in-person moments, cross-functional teamwork, and a people-first culture that prioritizes collaboration, belonging, and shared success.
About the role
We are seeking a seasoned Risk & Compliance leader to build and scale our Philippines-based risk and compliance function as part of our branch integration strategy. This role will play a critical part in ensuring local regulatory adherence, strengthening internal controls, and enabling sustainable growth in a dynamic fintech environment. You will partner closely with global stakeholders to localize frameworks, manage regulatory relationships, and embed a strong culture of risk awareness across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role with direct influence on operational integrity and business expansion in the region.
Your responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Philippines risk, compliance, and regulatory affairs function across financial, labor, and local regulatory domains
- Serve as the primary point of contact with key regulators, including BSP, AMLC, DOLE, NPC (Data Privacy), BIR, SEC (if applicable), and local government units (LGUs)
- Ensure compliance with DOLE requirements, including labor standards, employment practices, workplace policies, and statutory reporting
- Oversee business permits, licenses, and local compliance requirements (e.g., Mayor’s permits, barangay clearances, PEZA/BOI if applicable)
- Lead regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and examinations across all governing bodies
- Design and implement compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls aligned with both global standards and Philippine regulations
- Drive enterprise risk management practices, including risk identification, mitigation, and reporting
- Partner with Legal, HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure end-to-end regulatory compliance across employee lifecycle, taxation, and business operations
- Lead internal audits, compliance reviews, and remediation efforts for regulatory findings
- Monitor regulatory changes across financial services, labor, tax, and local governance; advise leadership on impact and required actions
About you
- 5+ years of experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or regulated industries
- Strong working knowledge of the Philippine regulatory landscape including DOLE labor laws, BIR tax compliance and LGU requirements
- Experience working with PEZA, BOI, NPC or other investment promotion agencies
- Proven experience managing multi-agency regulatory engagements, audits, and inspections
- Experience building or scaling compliance frameworks across both financial and operational domains
- Strong understanding of employment compliance, workplace regulations, and statutory benefits administration
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with high accountability
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- High integrity, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving capabilities
Our benefits
- Competitive Pay: Market-leading salary with regular reviews and comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents.
- Career Advancement: Structured development programs, certifications, promotion tracks, and access to an educational reimbursement program to support your career growth.
- Work-Life Balance: 18 holidays, and hybrid work options in a supportive environment.
- Support for Your Work: Get set up for success with company provided Mac equipment and monitor, and a one-time home office reimbursement to create a productive workspace.
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