Government Relations Manager

Job Summary

• The Government Relations Manager will be responsible for developing and managing PalmPay’s public sector engagement strategy.
• The role involves building and maintaining productive relationships with government agencies, advocating for favorable policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• This person will act as a key liaison between PalmPay and public institutions, helping shape the company’s regulatory positioning and reputation.

Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Government Liaison:

• Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with government agencies, regulatory authorities (e.g., CBN, NITDA, NDPC, FCCPC), legislators, and public policy institutions.
• Represent PalmPay in regulatory meetings, public hearings, government-led forums, and industry associations.
• Ensure timely communication of regulatory changes, proposals, and industry developments to internal stakeholders.

Policy Advocacy & Strategic Communication:

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret key regulatory and legislative developments affecting the fintech/payments sector.
• Develop policy briefs, position papers, and strategic responses to proposed legislation or regulations.
• Advocate PalmPay’s interests by articulating the company’s views on emerging regulations or compliance issues.

Regulatory Compliance Support:

• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to ensure alignment with evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Support regulatory licensing, reporting obligations, and audits by coordinating with government agencies.
• Mitigate regulatory risk through proactive engagement and internal awareness programs.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a bridge between PalmPay’s operational teams and government stakeholders to facilitate approvals, escalations, or special initiatives.
• Support strategic projects involving public-private partnerships, grants, or pilot programs.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, and executive leadership to manage public perception and reputation risk.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or related fields. Master’s degree or LLB is an advantage.
• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory relations, or stakeholder engagement, ideally in a regulated sector such as fintech, telecom, or banking.
• Proven relationships with Nigerian regulatory authorities (CBN, NCC, NITDA, NDIC, NDPC, EFCC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s financial services regulatory and political landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at senior levels.
• Experience in public speaking, advocacy, or policy writing is a plus.
• High ethical standards and integrity; ability to manage sensitive or confidential information.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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