【B2B】General Manager- Financial Technology

A leading AI-powered financial research infrastructure provider is seeking a General Manager to spearhead its Taiwan operations. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to shape the future of financial technology in one of Asia’s most dynamic markets, leveraging proven technology and a validated product-market fit. You will have full ownership of strategy, execution, and business growth, with the mandate to build a significant regional presence.

What you'll do:

As General Manager – Financial Technology in Taipei, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around building a thriving regional operation from scratch. You will be entrusted with developing comprehensive strategies that target all major financial holding companies in Taiwan while cultivating meaningful partnerships with system integrators. Your role will involve positioning the organisation within key fintech ecosystems by actively participating in industry events and forums. You will oversee all aspects of business development—from leveraging high-profile reference cases to opening new accounts—while managing the full sales cycle with empathy and responsiveness. Regulatory compliance will be paramount; you’ll ensure all deployments adhere to local standards while advising headquarters on necessary adjustments. As the business grows, you’ll recruit and nurture local talent, evaluate subsidiary incorporation opportunities, and represent the company at influential gatherings. Success in this role requires you to combine strategic vision with collaborative execution, always prioritising inclusive team-building and supportive leadership.

• Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for Taiwan, targeting all major financial holding companies and their subsidiaries through thoughtful collaboration and partnership.
• Build and manage relationships with system integrators as primary distribution channels, fostering cooperative networks that drive business growth.
• Position the organisation within Taiwan’s fintech ecosystem by engaging with key industry bodies such as FinTechSpace, TFTA, and FinTech Taipei.
• Take full responsibility for Taiwan’s profit and loss statement, aiming for substantial annual revenue growth within 18 months by nurturing dependable client relationships.
• Leverage existing commercial engagements to open doors with other leading financial holding companies in Taiwan through considerate business development efforts.
• Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation and closure, ensuring responsive communication and empathetic client engagement throughout.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations regarding outsourcing, data residency, and cloud deployment by maintaining sensitive awareness of evolving requirements.
• Advise headquarters on necessary product or infrastructure adjustments to meet Taiwan’s regulatory standards in a supportive manner.
• Hire and manage local team members as the business scales, creating an inclusive environment that encourages sharing knowledge and inter-personal growth.
• Evaluate opportunities for subsidiary incorporation when justified by revenue milestones, demonstrating responsible stewardship of organisational resources.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, regulatory forums, and client events with warmth and professionalism.

What you bring:

To excel as General Manager – Financial Technology in Taipei, you will bring extensive experience from Taiwan’s financial services or fintech sectors along with deep familiarity navigating regulated markets. Your established relationships with senior leaders at top financial holding companies will enable you to connect authentically across networks. Fluency in both Mandarin and English ensures you can communicate effectively within multicultural teams. Your proven track record closing large enterprise deals demonstrates reliability under pressure while your thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks highlights your sensitivity to compliance demands. Experience managing SI partnerships further underscores your collaborative approach. Preferred qualifications include previous leadership roles at renowned global firms or senior positions within local system integrators or financial holding companies—each contributing valuable perspectives on nurturing teams and supporting organisational growth. Familiarity with AI-driven applications in finance is advantageous as is active participation in key industry communities.

• Over ten years’ experience in Taiwan’s financial services, fintech or enterprise software sector demonstrating commitment to communal progress.
• Proven ability to build businesses or manage P&L from early stage in regulated markets through responsible stewardship.
• Established senior relationships with CDOs, CTOs or Heads of Digital at multiple top-10 Taiwan financial holding companies reflecting trustworthiness.
• Native Mandarin proficiency paired with fluent business English (written and spoken) enabling effective interpersonal communication across diverse teams.
• Track record of closing enterprise deals valued at $100K+ with Taiwan financial institutions showing dependability in high-stakes negotiations.
• Deep understanding of FSC regulatory framework including IT outsourcing, cloud deployment and data residency requirements highlighting sensitivity to compliance needs.
• Experience building and managing SI/reseller channel partnerships through collaborative networking.
• Preferred: Previous country or regional leadership roles at Bloomberg, LSEG, FactSet, S&P Global or enterprise SaaS covering Taiwan indicating broad industry perspective.
• Preferred: Senior Director+ experience at leading Taiwan SI firms (such as SYSTEX or TPIsoftware) within financial services vertical demonstrating nurturing leadership skills.
• Preferred: SVP/C-level experience within digital/technology/innovation organisations at Taiwan FHCs showing supportive executive presence.
• Preferred: Understanding of NLP or AI/LLM applications in financial research reflecting openness to technological advancement.
• Preferred: Connections within FinTechSpace, TFTA or FSC advisory circles facilitating inclusive community engagement.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a pioneer in AI-powered financial research infrastructure trusted by some of the world’s largest investment banks and asset managers. Its technology has been featured in Forbes and TechCrunch for outperforming global competitors on retrieval optimisation benchmarks. With deployments spanning top US investment banks, APAC leaders and Korean securities firms—and revenue growing consistently month-over-month—the company offers unmatched credibility in delivering secure enterprise-grade solutions tailored for complex multi-region use cases. The recent commercial engagement with one of Taiwan’s largest financial conglomerates provides a powerful springboard for expansion across the sector. Employees benefit from working alongside knowledgeable colleagues who value inclusive teamwork, supportive leadership and continuous learning opportunities. The company fosters an environment where flexible working arrangements are encouraged so you can balance professional ambitions with personal wellbeing while contributing meaningfully to transformative projects that shape the future of finance.

What's next:

If you are ready to take ownership of building a landmark operation in Taiwan’s rapidly evolving financial sector—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.