Senior Product Governance Specialist

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

We are seeking a highly structured, analytical, and business-oriented Product Governance Senior Specialist tostrengthen governance discipline across the Product organization. The Product Governance Senior Specialistchampions strong product governance practices across the organization, ensuring products are built, launched,and managed in alignment with regulatory requirements, risk standards, and strategic priorities.This role is critical in ensuring products are built, launched, and managed in accordance with internalframeworks, regulatory expectations, and risk standards - without slowing innovation. The ideal candidatecombines governance & risk expertise, project/program management capability, and strong stakeholderinfluence. They are data-driven, process-oriented, and able to bring clarity and structure in a fast-movingfintech environment.The role acts as the governance bridge between Product, Risk & Compliance, Engineering, Business Units,other control teams and key units - driving structured decision-making, risk visibility, and disciplined Productexecution.NATURE OF WORKThe Product Governance Senior Specialist acts as the bridge between Product, Control Units and keystakeholders as enabler and guardrail of product excellence. The primary goal is to ensure disciplined executionof the product, clear accountability, structured risk management, and strong governance reporting.The role focuses on governance health, execution oversight, process standardization, and cross-functionalalignment.Governance & Risk Management

Drive adherence to Product Governance frameworks (PDLC).

Ensure required documentation, approvals, and control checkpoints are completed prior to launch.

Identify governance gaps and recommend control enhancements.

Support audit readiness and regulatory engagements.

Monitor product risk posture and escalate material issues appropriately.

Process & Framework Design

Design and continuously improve governance templates, workflows, and minimum standards.

Standardize product documentation and approval processes.

Embed governance checkpoints within product release and cadences.• Continuously optimize governance processes for efficiency and clarity.

Project & Program Governance

Oversee governance milestones across product initiatives.

Tracks key initiative within the delivery for compliance with governance standards.

Facilitate cross-functional governance forums, stage gates, and alignment sessions.

Ensure structured documentation of key decisions and accountability.

Supports and institutionalize internal an d external product governance programs.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Act as governance steward to Product, Engineering, Risk & Compliance (other Control units) and

Business leaders

Cascade governance requirements clearly and effectively.

Align cross-functional teams on delivery, risk, and compliance requirements.

Escalate issues with clarity and structured recommendations.

Influence without authority in a matrixed organization.

Data & Reporting

Develop governance dashboards and risk heatmaps standards.

Track OKRs related to governance compliance and delivery health.

Provide structured governance updates to leadership and management committees.

Use data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Management, Product Governance, Risk Management,
Compliance, Internal Product Audit or a related discipline.
5-7 years' experience in Product Governance, Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Product Operations preferably
within fintech, banking, or regulated environments preferred
Strong project and program management experience
Exposure with product lifecycle and risk assessments frameworks
Experience engaging senior stakeholders and management forums
Certifications (preferred but not required): PMP, Agile, Risk Management, Governance-related certification
Understanding of relevant regulations and compliance standards
Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment.

About UsMaya is the all-in-one money platform that is bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. It is powered by a unique integrated financial services ecosystem that addresses the ever-evolving needs of today’s generation of money makers through cutting edge technology.We lead millions of Filipinos — consumers, businesses, communities, and government agencies alike — into a version of the current digital economy that’s more inclusive, transparent, and empowering than ever.We are powered by the country's only end-to-end digital payments company Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. for digital banking services.Maya Bank, Inc. and Maya Philippines, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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