Government Relations Specialist

About This Role

Working with government institutions and regulators is central to this specialist role, which involves building strategic relationships and navigating regulatory frameworks to support the company's business objectives. This position suits a professional with strong lobbying and negotiation skills who can manage sensitive external matters.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, regulators, and relevant stakeholders
• Conduct stakeholder engagement, lobbying, negotiations, and coordination to support the company's business objectives
• Facilitate coordination related to regulatory matters, licensing, and bureaucratic challenges
• Identify key stakeholders and develop effective communication and engagement strategies across government institutions
• Monitor regulatory developments and government policies that may impact the company's operations
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to management regarding government relations, stakeholder dynamics, and regulatory issues
• Handle sensitive external matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and a high level of confidentiality

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Government Relations, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs, or a related field
• Strong professional network with government institutions, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders
• Good understanding of government procedures, regulatory frameworks, bureaucratic processes, and government decision-making
• Strong lobbying, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to establish effective formal and informal communication channels with relevant stakeholders
• Skilled in stakeholder mapping, assessing stakeholder dynamics, and resolving complex bureaucratic challenges
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in the financial services industry is a strong advantage