(Global FinTech) Senior Public Policy Manager
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About the Company
Our company is a local peer-to-peer lending platform that offers unsecured loan facilities to individuals. With a strong commitment to improving financial accessibility, we aim to provide quality financial services to millions of people across Indonesia. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities to achieve their dreams at every stage of life. Since its inception, the platform has facilitated a total loan accumulation of IDR 44 trillion, with IDR 11.91 trillion disbursed in the current year alone. We currently manage IDR 3.02 trillion in outstanding loans, serving 6 million individual borrowers through 10.51 million active transactions.
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Public Policy Manager to oversee and manage the company's public policy initiatives related to the financial technology (fintech lending) sector. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to engage with government stakeholders and industry organizations, and a deep understanding of policy advocacy. You will work cross-functionally with teams across the company to address critical public policy issues, with a focus on data protection, security, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Policy & Regulatory Monitoring:
Continuously monitor the political and regulatory landscape in Indonesia, particularly concerning fintech lending. Identify and evaluate the impact of legislative, regulatory, and industry developments on the company, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Policy Advocacy & Strategy:
Develop and execute comprehensive advocacy strategies across all current and emerging policy issues that could impact the business. Lead efforts to shape policy in the company's favor, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage with policymakers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), industry associations, and private sector organizations on key fintech lending issues such as data protection, fraud prevention, security, and other relevant public policy concerns.
Policy Recommendations & Briefs:
Prepare policy recommendations and policy briefs/memos for company leadership, ensuring they are well-informed on critical issues that may impact business operations.
Representation & Advocacy:
Represent the company in high-level meetings, public events, and discussions with policymakers and multi-stakeholders. Advocate for the company's interests and build relationships to support its public policy objectives.
Policy Development:
Assist in the development and management of internal policies on specific issues or product areas, ensuring they align with external regulatory requirements and the broader business strategy.
External Communications & Consultation:
Prepare responses to inquiries and consultations from external stakeholders on relevant public policy issues. Provide clarity and guidance on complex regulatory matters affecting the company.
Data & Economic Analysis:
Apply strong analytical thinking to evaluate economic data and assess its impact on public policy and regulatory issues. Contribute to economic and impact assessment reports that support the company's advocacy efforts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with product, legal, compliance, marketing, communications, and government relations teams to ensure a cohesive approach to addressing public policy issues across the company.
Qualifications:
Public Policy Expertise:
Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in public policy within the tech sector, with proven experience leading end-to-end policy advocacy efforts.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement:
Experience in engaging government stakeholders, industry associations, and other key players to influence and navigate the policy landscape.
Private Sector Experience:
Experience working with or for private sector companies, demonstrating an ability to align public policy strategies with commercial objectives.
Advocacy & Think Tank Experience:
A background in academic research or think tank organizations, along with specific experience in the fintech sector, is highly advantageous.
Independent Contributor:
Strong ability to work independently, managing multiple public policy issues simultaneously, and driving forward advocacy initiatives with minimal supervision.
Analytical Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and data to inform decision-making and policy development.
