GFG Management Trainee – Senior Business Leads

This 12-month rotational program immerses selected high-potential professionals in core GFG operations, delivering real-world projects that move the needle for our business and communities. The role will provide both breadth and depth of experience in a fast-paced, impact-focused environment.

What you'll be doing: As a Business Senior Associate, you will

Rotational project work (Functional assignments)

You will rotate across 2 major teams during the program, such as:

· Lending & Credit Ops – Design GTM experiments, support driver or merchant loan campaigns, assist in portfolio risk analysis, and work with Product and Collections teams

· Merchant Payments & QR – Support merchant onboarding, data-driven incentive programs, and contribute to "Tap & Scan" or Pay ecosystem launches

· Insurance Solutions – Conduct market research for inclusion pilots, support regulatory submissions, and co-design bundled products for drivers or merchants

· Strategic Projects or Regulatory Engagement – Participate in new project incubation (e.g., fuel cards, pay-later), or support regulatory planning and public affairs initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

· Partner closely with Product, Operations, Strategy, Risk, and Commercial teams

· Prepare business analyses, market scans, and pilot designs for new initiatives

· Participate in workstreams that touch partner management, collections, or tech

Data & execution

· Translate project insights into actionable recommendations and implementation plans

· Build dashboards, update trackers, and monitor progress on key metrics

· Contribute to program documentation, user testing feedback, and sprint reviews

Capstone & leadership exposure

· Lead a final capstone project tied to a real GFG challenge (e.g., pricing, GTM playbook, new segment entry)

· Present findings and recommendations to GFG's leadership team

· Receive mentoring support from senior leaders

Your day-to-day may include

· Sitting in on cross-functional sprint meetings or check-ins

· Shadowing a product manager, lending lead, or commercial head

· Supporting the launch of a pilot or campaign by coordinating with external vendors or internal ops

· Preparing data packs or synthesizing findings from customer or merchant interviews

· Drafting comms, internal memos, or postmortems for experiments or mini launches

· Attending learning sessions, quarterly retros, and feedback rounds with your program sponsors

Qualifications:

· 2 to 5 years of experience in fintech, banking, consulting, digital commerce, or government programs

· Strong analytical and communication skills

· Exposure to business operations, projects, or product launches preferred

· Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; automation, Python, Google Apps Script, and SQL or data tools are a plus

· Self-starter with high ownership and a collaborative mindset

· Able to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities

· Passionate about inclusive finance and using technology to create impact

· Values-aligned with 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour, Humility

What success looks like

· Delivering high-quality work outputs across two rotations

· Positive feedback from rotation managers and functional leads

· Demonstrating growth mindset and adaptability to new business contexts

· Completing a capstone project that solves a real GFG problem

· Earning a pathway into a permanent G4–G5 role or extended leadership pipeline position

Organizational support

· Leadership Sponsor:

· People Operations Sponsor:

· Internal mentors, monthly check-ins, and quarterly reviews

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Core competencies to prioritize:

1. Strategic and Analytical Thinking

· Able to structure ambiguous problems

· Comfortable with data, analytics, and synthesizing insights into business actions

· Experience in market scanning, pricing, or GTM analytics is a plus

1. Execution Agility

· Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments

· Comfortable juggling competing priorities, shifting timelines, and experimentation

· Experience in launching pilots or managing projects end-to-end

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Skilled at engaging with product, ops, risk, and external stakeholders

· Clear communicator—both in structuring arguments and presenting insights

1. Digital and Commercial Fluency

· Working knowledge of fintech, lending, payments, or insurance concepts

· Comfortable with tech-driven business models and platform economics

1. Grit and Ownership

· Self-starter with initiative and accountability

· Ability to manage upward and adapt to matrix setups

1. Social Impact and Mission Fit

· Passion for inclusive finance, digital enablement, and economic mobility

· Understands or is willing to learn the "livelihood lens" of GFG and ecosystem

Emerging industries and talent sources

A. Fintech

· Target profiles: Biz dev analysts, junior product ops, GTM associates, credit risk analysts

· Examples: Maya, BillEase, TendoPay, Tonik, Atome, Plentina, or startups from YGG/IdeaSpace/AIM-Dado Banatao incubators

B. Traditional Banking

· Target profiles: Young professionals in management associate programs or retail credit, collections, or SME banking

· Examples: UnionBank's UBPXcellerator, BPI or RCBC Future Leaders program, ING digital banking team

C. Digital-first Startups & Platforms

· Target profiles: Strategy, operations, and commercial leads in e-commerce, mobility, or SaaS

· Examples: Kumu, Edamama, PayMongo, Sprout, 917Ventures portfolio, or former alums

D. Government and Public Programs

· Target profiles: Analysts or project managers from DOF, DICT, or BSP on digital inclusion projects; or consultants working on World Bank/ADB financial inclusion initiatives

E. Consulting & Data Strategy

· Target profiles: Associates from consulting firms or boutique research/data firms (e.g., AlphaBeta, Thinking Machines, PwC PH Digital, Stratpoint, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php70, Php80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company events
• Opportunities for promotion

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to provide Business Case Study?

Work Location: In person