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Chief Executive Officer (Fintech) Jobs in Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand at HI LIBERTY TECH COMPANY LIMITED
Title: Chief Executive Officer (Fintech)
Company: HI LIBERTY TECH COMPANY LIMITED
Location: Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with Thai government officials, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) to advocate for the organisation’s interests
- Develop and execute government relations strategies tailored to the Thai political landscape, ensuring the company's voice is heard in policy discussions regarding the digital economy and national financial infrastructure
- Provide strategic guidance to the management team on Thai regulatory trends, Cabinet resolutions, and upcoming legislative changes that impact market entry and operational licensing
- Lead and oversee all legal and regulatory matters related to Bank of Thailand (BOT) regulated financial services, including licensing (e.g., Virtual Banking, e-Money), ongoing compliance, and regulatory reporting
- Act as the primary liaison with the MOF for the maintenance and acquisition of necessary financial operating license
- Ensure strict adherence to the applicable laws including but not limited to the Personal Data Protection Act and the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) requirements
- Manage engagement with industry bodies, the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), and relevant business forums to align on industry standards
- Direct fintech operations to align with BOT guidelines on digital financial innovation and the "Regulatory Sandbox" initiatives
- Represent the company at external events, industry conferences, and regulatory workshops organized by the BOT and MDES
- Be responsible for signing legal letters and documents according to Thai law and corporate regulations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is highly preferred
- At least 10–15 years of leadership experience, with significant time spent in government relations, external affairs, or regulatory-heavy roles within the Thai market
- Proven success in building and managing relationships with key officials at the MOF, BOT, and MDES
- Strong hands-on experience dealing with BOT regulations, licensing processes, and direct supervisory engagement at a senior leadership level
- Deep understanding of the Thai legislative process and regulatory policy issues, particularly concerning the Digital Economy, Electronic Transactions, and Cabinet-level decision-making
- Solid understanding of AML/CTF requirements, PDPA, consumer protection, and corporate governance
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues effectively in both English and Thai
- Deep understanding of the Thai fintech market and the local digital economy landscape
- Excellent network within the Thai fintech industry and professional associations
