Government Relations Lead (Africa)
Core
Lead government relations and public policy advocacy for Sumsub's expansion into African markets, focusing on fintech, crypto, and digital identity regulation.
Role type
Senior Government Relations Lead (Africa)
Builds
Regulatory frameworks and market entry strategies for compliance technology in Africa
Domain
Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Digital Identity, Public Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Public policy strategy, Regulatory affairs, Stakeholder engagement, Legislative monitoring, Thought leadership, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, or Francophone Africa, Fintech/Crypto/DeFi sector knowledge, French/Swahili/Afrikaans proficiency
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Engage with regulators and government ministries to advocate for innovation-friendly compliance frameworks; Monitor legislative developments across priority African markets; Represent the company at industry panels and conferences; Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams on policy alignment; Prepare policy briefings and position papers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC