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Head of Data Partnerships - Credit Scoring & Analytics

Taguig Permanent PHP3,250,000 - PHP4,550,000 per year View Job Description
This role will spearhead the expansion and optimization of the organisation's data ecosystem, working closely with telcos, fintech platforms, and data providers to enhance alternative credit scoring capabilities. You will drive partnerships that strengthen national scoring coverage, improve model performance, and boost financial inclusion.
  • Lead strategic data partnerships in a fast-scaling fintech
  • Shape the future of telco‑driven credit scoring in the Philippines

About Our Client

Our client is a fast‑growing fintech that provides alternative credit scoring solutions powered by telco data, AI, and machine learning to help financial institutions reduce defaults, increase approvals, and expand access to credit for underserved populations. They have delivered tens of millions of credit scores in the market, strengthened by strategic partnerships with major telecommunications providers and global risk decisioning platforms

Job Description

  • Lead the end‑to‑end strategy for acquiring and managing high‑value data partnerships (e.g., telcos, fintech platforms, alternative data providers).
  • Drive integration initiatives for new datasets, ensuring compliance with strict privacy and no‑PII data sharing frameworks applied in telco partnerships.
  • Work closely with data science and product teams to evaluate dataset quality, predictive value, and alignment with credit scoring model requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance scoring capabilities using variables such as usage patterns, top‑up frequency, and device behavior.
  • Oversee commercial negotiations, partner onboarding, and long‑term partnership success plans.
  • Strengthen ecosystem partnerships that enable more inclusive lending by expanding market coverage and eliminating "no‑score" scenarios.
  • Collaborate with product, compliance, tech, and commercial teams to co-develop data-driven products and enhancements.
  • Represent the organisation in high-level business reviews, roadmap discussions, and partnership governance forums.
  • Monitor competitor landscape, alternative data trends, and evolving regulatory requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • 8-12+ years of experience in data partnerships, commercial partnerships, fintech, telco, risk technology, or data strategy roles.
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating and growing strategic partnerships with enterprise-level stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of data ecosystems, data governance, privacy, and API‑driven integrations.
  • Experience working with analytics, machine learning, or risk/credit data products (advantage).
  • Able to balance commercial strategy with technical depth when working with data teams and external partners.
  • Excellent relationship-building and executive communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional outcomes.

What's on Offer

  • Senior leadership opportunity in one of the most innovative alternative credit scoring companies in the region.
  • Chance to shape national-level data partnerships powering inclusive lending.
  • Collaborative, high-growth environment with cross-functional exposure.
  • Competitive compensation package and performance incentives.
Contact
Nikole Pasilan
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6943663
Phone number
+63 917 707 5349

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Credit Analysis & Research
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Taguig
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nikole Pasilan
Consultant contact
+63 917 707 5349
Job Reference
JN-022026-6943663

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.