Localization Specialist Tagalog & Cebuano (Fintech)

Location: Hybrid-first role based in the National Capital Region, Philippines, with an office in Bonifacio Global City, Manila

Company

hirify.global is a technology-driven fintech company building banking and lending products for 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 register across Philippine regional audiences.
• Review Filipino-language content and catch language or cultural issues before publication.
• Partner with Marketing, Content, and Product to manage briefs, priorities, and delivery schedules.
• Own the quality bar for Filipino-language content and improve existing materials.
• Build and maintain the Filipino-language glossary and style guide aligned with the brand voice.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with end-to-end ownership of localization workflows.
• Professional experience in editing, translation, journalism, copywriting, or localization for commercial clients.
• Native or near-native fluency in English, Tagalog, and Cebuano is required.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to make independent localization decisions and provide clear feedback.
• Experience creating or contributing to localization guidelines, glossaries, or style guides.
• Understanding of Filipino financial products and digital interfaces, with a degree in linguistics, translation, journalism, communications, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with localization and translation management tools such as Lokalise, Phrase, Smartling, or Crowdin.

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 the employee and family.
• 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.