Airtel Money, one of Africa’s leading digital payment platforms, is looking for a Group Head – Policy Affairs to join its senior leadership team in Nairobi. This strategic role is perfect for a highly experienced professional who can shape the future of digital financial services through policy development, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the development of policy positions and advocacy strategies on financial inclusion, AML/CFT, taxation, data governance, and KYC.
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Draft policy briefs, position papers, and white papers to support regulatory advocacy.
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Represent Airtel Money in regulatory consultations, forums, and taskforces across Africa.
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Build strong relationships with central banks, ministries, competition regulators, and development partners.
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Monitor and analyze laws, regulations, and policy trends affecting digital financial services.
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Provide intelligence reports, talking points, and board-level briefings on regulatory risks and opportunities.
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Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Licensing, and Commercial) to translate regulatory shifts into practical solutions.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Economics, International Relations, or related field.
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Master’s degree (MPP, MBA, LLM, MSc in Regulatory Policy/Development Economics) preferred.
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10+ years’ experience in policy, regulatory affairs, or government relations, with 5+ years in financial services, fintech, telecom, or digital payments.
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Proven track record of influencing legislation and policy frameworks in financial services.
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Strong connections with regulators, ministries, and policy institutions across Africa.
📌 How to Apply
If you’re passionate about shaping Africa’s digital finance ecosystem, apply through Airtel’s career portal: Airtel Careers.
