Senior Localization Specialist (Tagalog/Cebuano)

Location: Philippines; hybrid-first work with an office in Bonifacio Global City, Manila

Company

hirify.global is a technology-driven fintech company building banking and lending products across Southeast Asia, starting in the Philippines.

What you will do

• Translate and localize marketing, website, product, and in-app content into Tagalog and Cebuano.
• Adapt content for cultural relevance and natural language across Philippine regional audiences.
• Review Filipino-language content before publication and provide backup review for other authors.
• Partner with Marketing, Content, and Product to manage briefs, priorities, and delivery schedules.
• Own the quality of published Filipino-language content and improve existing materials.
• Build and maintain Filipino-language glossaries and style guides aligned with the brand voice.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with end-to-end ownership of a localization workflow.
• Professional experience in editing, translation, journalism, copywriting, or localization for commercial clients.
• Native or near-native fluency in English, Tagalog, and Cebuano.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to make independent localization decisions and give clear feedback.
• Experience building or contributing to localization guidelines, glossaries, or style guides.
• Understanding of how Filipinos interact with financial products and digital interfaces.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with localization and translation management tools such as Lokalise, Phrase, Smartling, or Crowdin.
• Degree in linguistics, translation, journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid-first work environment with company-provided tools and equipment.
• International team combining global fintech expertise with Philippine market knowledge.
• Medical insurance for employees and their families.
• 22 vacation days, Philippine public holidays, and 15 sick days.
• Paid parental leave, including 105 days of maternity leave and up to 14 days of paternity leave.
• Learning opportunities through expert meetups, conferences, speaking opportunities, publications, offsites, and team events.