Senior Risk Manager
Point
Manila, Philippines · Philippines
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.