Associate Director - Public Policy and Government Affairs

Job Description

This role will play a critical role in supporting the function head and in building and maintaining good relations with the regulators and government bodies and towards the work on policy advocacy and public relations. This role involves working with various functions for development and execution of government relations strategies. Key Responsibilities: Building and maintaining good relations with the key people at regulatory bodies (e.g RBI, SEBI, IRDA) and the Government officials at various Ministries especially with the MoF. Track all regulatory developments that could have an impact on the companys business plans. Identify, anticipate, the potential regulatory threats and develop mitigation plans with the relevant stakeholders. Pro-active engagement with the relevant internal teams, external stakeholders and the regulatory/ government agencies to ensure business continuity. Develop strong connections with regulators, government, industry bodies, academia, think-tanks and the relevant communities through partnerships to increase financial inclusion using technology. Develop advocacy plans on the important policy issues and to do pro-active engagement with multiple stakeholders for positive outcome. Representing company at various forums Desired candidate : 12 + years of experience with strong focus on the BFSI industry. Track record of interacting with regulators and senior government officials is important. Proven record of integrity and success in public policy Ability to develop and implement effective government relations strategies Strong knowledge of relevant regulations, laws, and legislative processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong networking skills; Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders Ability to represent the organization in public forums Energetic, with a solution-oriented mindset and positive attitude.