The conversation around tech careers often paints a false choice: the stability of traditional finance or the fast-paced world of disruptive tech. Coins.ph, one of the Philippines’ most established crypto brands and among the fastest-growing mobile wallets, is proving you can have both. The company offers Filipinos a unique career landscape where innovation and financial rigor coexist, creating an inclusive, high-growth environment where talent doesn’t just work—they help shape the future of finance.
Speed recently interviewed Richard Molano, PH HR & Admin Manager at Coins.ph, who shared why the company is an ideal place for professionals exploring digital assets and fintech.
“Our stability is one of our greatest strengths, but our culture is our true differentiator,” Molano said.
“People stay at Coins.ph for the clear path to accelerated growth, the above-industry compensation they deserve, and the genuinely inclusive and flexible work environment they find here. We invest directly in our people’s future by sponsoring international training and certifications, ensuring their growth tracks the pace of the global FinTech market, ” Molano added.
Q: What makes Coins.ph a great place to work?

A: At Coins.ph, you aren’t just building a career—you are helping to build a financial future that has never existed before. We are pioneering a brand-new category as the first super app of its kind, merging the investment power of a platform like Robinhood with the daily utility of Alipay. This means our team is making history, creating a single, powerful gateway where millions of users can trade assets and manage their daily financial lives, all in one place.
This ambitious vision is powered by a culture of co-creation and ownership. We operate across both consumer and business segments, giving every team member a rare, 360-degree view of the fintech landscape: enterprise payments, risk control, compliance, and digital assets. You’re not siloed; you’re empowered to contribute across domains—from retail investing to enterprise payments—seeing the direct impact of your work.
To support this, we provide substantial benefits designed for high performers. This includes accelerated career progression in a regulated fintech, exposure to cross-functional projects, and compensation that rewards excellence. You get the stability of a financial institution paired with the dynamic growth of a tech pioneer, creating a place where driven people can shape the future of finance.
Q; How fast is the hiring process at Coins.ph?
A: We balance efficiency with our commitment to excellence. As a regulated institution, we have rigorous standards to ensure we bring on the right talent who share our values of integrity and high performance. However, we’ve streamlined this process to respect your time. While it typically takes 10 to 15 days, for key talents who align with our vision, we can expedite the journey from application to offer in as little as one week.
Q: What is the process for international applicants?
A: Our culture is inherently global. The Philippine HR team mainly manages the recruitment process for all positions in the Philippines but also covers some global hirings, including those in Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Nigeria, Poland, and in the Europe Union.
For international job openings, our PH HR and other Country HR spearhead applicant screening. Similar to the process in the Philippines, our global recruitment adheres to the same process and standards, tailored to each market. This ensures that whether you’re in Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong, or São Paulo, you’re joining a unified team with a shared mission to build a borderless financial future
Q: How do your employee benefits and perks compare to those offered by other financial companies?
A: Our benefits philosophy is a direct reflection of our values: we invest in people who are building the future. This starts with a substantial and highly competitive compensation package, often above market standards for top talent.
Our benefits package is specifically designed to be a competitive advantage. If the applicant possesses a very strong background and there is a great match between the skills and experience and what we look for, then we are prepared to make a competitive offer that is even higher than the standard compensation in the market.
We also offer HMO from Day 1 and generous leave credits. Unlike many traditional finance firms, we also include unique perks that prioritize life outside work, like a birthday leave and our hybrid setup, which includes free lunch meals and snacks when onsite. We invest in top talent with resources benchmarked among the best in the market. Additionally, the company offers annual performance bonuses where top performers are recognized and rewarded in a substantial way.
Coins.ph is the right place for people who see their career as more than “just a job.” If you embrace challenges, learn quickly, take ownership, and want to build something meaningful, you will thrive here.
Q: Given Coins.ph’s international presence, what advantages does this global structure offer to its employees?
A: This structure is a core part of our vision to be a global fintech leader. Employees gain invaluable exposure to diverse markets and working styles, directly building their international competency. This isn’t just about travel; it’s about being embedded in a network of continuous, global knowledge sharing. Team members gain exposure to diverse working styles, decision-making frameworks, and problem-solving approaches, which broaden their perspective and strengthen their ability to operate at an international standard.
Employees also benefit from cross-border collaboration and continuous global knowledge sharing, especially in fast-evolving areas such as fintech, digital payments, crypto, and Web3. This keeps our teams updated on worldwide trends, regulatory developments, and technological innovations. As a result, Coins.ph employees develop a deeper understanding of global industry movements and build skills that are highly competitive in the international market.
Q. What employee engagement programs does Coins.ph provide?
Our engagement strategy is built on the belief that a strong culture is built together. We foster this through initiatives that align with our values of community and continuous learning that every member is a co-creator:
- Social and fitness clubs: We actively support employee well-being with recurring activities like our weekly running club, and we encourage staff to create new clubs with HR support.
- Web3 education and building initiatives: We provide training on crypto and Web3, as well as compliance and security, to make sure that all employees are armed with the right information to fulfill their duties to the best of their ability.
- Global exposure: We sponsor travel and attendance at international events in places like Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, and some EU countries for training and knowledge sharing, ensuring our team is always at the cutting edge.
Q: What are your current employee retention and regularization rates? What are the reasons why employees stay?
A: Stability is one of Coins.ph’s greatest strengths. Our employees typically stay for at least one year, and our regularization rate remains consistently around 80%, demonstrating our strong commitment to developing and investing in our probationary employees for the long term. We’re really focused on helping our people grow and stay engaged. From what we’ve seen, people stay at Coins.ph for three main reasons: growth, compensation, and culture.
For growth, Coins.ph offers accelerated career paths at the intersection of fintech and crypto. Many of our current leaders, and even senior managers, were promoted internally, which shows that we reward performance, potential, and the desire to grow.
In terms of compensation, we maintain a highly competitive compensation strategy, with packages consistently positioned above industry averages.
Lastly, the culture. Employees feel valued in an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that supports both professional development and personal well-being.
Beyond this, Coins.ph is the right place for people who see their career as more than “just a job.” If you embrace challenges, learn quickly, take ownership, and want to build something meaningful, you will thrive here. We promote based on merit, and high performers grow faster here than in most large, mature companies.
Q. Crypto is perceived as a male dominated industry. In Coins.ph, do you have a lot of female and LGBTQ employees?
A: That’s a great question, and yes, while crypto is often seen as a male-dominated space, that’s not the case at Coins.ph. We’re actually really proud of how diverse and inclusive our team is. Over 55% of our employees are women, and we have strong female leadership across key roles where we have in BD, Legal, Compliance, and recently we have introduced our new Global Marketing Director, Amira Alawi. For us, diversity isn’t a program; it’s a natural outcome of our values and a key driver of our innovation.
Q: How do you recognize and reward talent?
A: Recognition at Coins.ph is immediate, meaningful, and multi-faceted, mirroring our values of meritocracy and growth.
- Vision-Aligned Impact: We reward those who drive our mission forward. Exceptional new hires can be regularized as early as their third month.
- A culture of feedback: Beyond annual reviews, we foster a culture of real-time recognition, so great work is acknowledged immediately.
- Substantial investment in growth: High performance is rewarded with more than a bonus; it’s met with investment in your future through international training, certifications, and conference opportunities.
Employees feel valued in an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that supports both professional development and personal well-being.
Q: How does Coins.ph promote work-life balance?
A: We value talents and prioritize empowering our employees to achieve balance, starting with a supportive and flexible structure. We offer a Hybrid Work Setup with Flexi Time. We require our employees to report to the office three days a week with Tuesdays and Wednesdays as required days for coordination and collaboration, giving employees control over where and when they are most productive. We also don’t follow a strict 9-6 schedule. We also protect personal time with very generous leave credits and unique time-off options like Birthday Leave. Finally, we actively invest in wellness through company-sponsored social and fitness clubs, making sure we foster a culture where disconnecting is just as important as working hard.




