Joint General Manager – Corporate Relations Group (CRG)

About the Role

The Joint General Manager – CRG will be responsible for managing and strengthening Essar’s relationships with foreign embassies, visa and consular offices, and external industry/government bodies. The role requires strong external stakeholder management, deep understanding of government processes, and the ability to drive timely closure of approvals, clearances, and representations.

Responsibilities

Embassy, Consulate & Visa Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact with foreign embassies, consulates, and visa facilitation agencies.
• Manage end-to-end coordination for business visas, work permits, diplomatic clearances, and special travel requirements for senior leadership and critical employees.
• Track applications, follow up with authorities, and ensure timely closure of visa and travel-related matters.
• Anticipate risks related to travel restrictions, regulatory changes, or geopolitical developments and proactively advise leadership.

Policy & Advisory Institutions

• Manage engagement with Central Government policy and advisory bodies, such as NITI Aayog, for consultations, strategy discussions, and policy representations.
• Support leadership participation in policy forums, task forces, and consultations convened by such institutions.
• Track policy directions, discussion papers, and recommendations emerging from these bodies and assess implications for the organization.
• Coordinate internal inputs and ensure timely, well-articulated submissions and follow-through.

External Industry Bodies & Associations

• Represent the organization with relevant industry bodies, chambers of commerce, and professional associations.
• Coordinate participation in industry forums, consultations, and working groups that impact business or policy advocacy.
• Leverage industry platforms to support the organization’s interests, reputation, and alignment with best practices.

Regulatory & Compliance Coordination

• Monitor changes in regulations, circulars, and government notifications impacting travel, immigration, and ministry interactions.
• Work closely with Legal, HR, and Business teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws and government requirements.
• Maintain documentation, trackers, and records to support audits and regulatory reviews.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Prepare briefs, notes, and status updates for senior management on critical matters requiring intervention or escalation.
• Ensure sensitive matters are handled with confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

Operational Rigor & Closure Focus

• Own end-to-end execution of assigned CRG matters with clear timelines and accountability.
• Maintain trackers and dashboards to monitor status, risks, and closures.
• Proactively follow up to resolve bottlenecks and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Drive closure of long-pending or complex cases through structured escalation and relationship management.

Qualifications

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Public Administration, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in corporate relations, government affairs, regulatory affairs, or external relations.
• Prior experience engaging with embassies, policy institutions and industry bodies.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in corporate relations, government liaison, or external affairs.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with ministries, policy institutions, and industry bodies.
• Strong understanding of public policy, regulatory frameworks, and government processes.
• High integrity, discretion, and stakeholder credibility.
• Strong execution discipline with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to navigate and influence within a bureaucratic environment.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.