Policy, Regulatory & Strategic Initiatives, Lead
Core
Lead policy, regulatory, and advocacy initiatives for Canada's digital payments ecosystem, serving as an internal subject-matter expert on government dynamics to align strategy with enterprise priorities.
Role type
Senior IC policy and regulatory affairs lead
Builds
Strategic policy positions, regulatory submissions, and advocacy plans for the Canadian financial technology sector
Domain
Financial services / Payments / Public Policy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Policy and regulatory analysis, Strategic planning, Stakeholder relationship management, Issues management, Reputational risk assessment, External advisor management
Preferred skills
Bilingualism (French/English), Experience in financial services policy, Knowledge of Canadian legislative processes
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead major policy and regulatory files from strategy through submission; Monitor and interpret legislative developments for senior leadership; Represent the organization on industry committees and with government officials; Provide strategic advice on politically sensitive issues; Support public-sector applications of payment products; Mentor team members on policy analysis and advocacy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
