GCC Fintech Policy & Government Affairs Lead

Remitly; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Housing Allowance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Commuter Reimbursement

Mental Health & Family Forming bene ts

Learning & development benefits

Job summary

Remitly is seeking a Policy and Regulatory Affairs Lead for the GCC region based in Abu Dhabi. You will represent Remitly before policymakers and government stakeholders, shaping regulatory strategies across financial services and cross-border payments.

You will collaborate with the PRA Head of EMEA and internal teams to advance policy positions and mitigate regulatory risks. The role requires 7+ years of policy advocacy experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working directly with policymakers or representing a company, organization on policy advocacy and government affairs matters with policymakers and government stakeholders at the national and local levels.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
• Experience with executive stakeholder management, influencing outcomes, and summarizing complex information and messaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Arabic language skills a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and implement public policy and government affairs strategies for Remitly designed to drive outcomes in financial services policy that beneficially impact our business and our customers.
• Advance the company's policy positions directly and through industry associations to enable a competitive and fintech-friendly regulatory environment and raise awareness among government officials, policymakers and regulators about Remitly, our business, and public policy positions that will work to enhance the speed, safety, and reduce the cost of remittances.
• Evaluate and report on potential regulatory risks and opportunities, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy and outreach programs and key initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings between Remitly executives, and key stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, and industry associations to promote advocacy positions.
• Work collaboratively and transparently with the business to ensure alignment between public policy goals and core business objectives.
• Participate and contribute to GCC focused trade associations and other industry groups to advance policy and thought-leadership outcomes.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder management

Government affairs

Written & verbal comms

Arabic language (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Political Science/Public Policy/Public Affairs/Economic Development

Job description

Remitly is seeking a Policy and Regulatory Affairs Lead for the GCC region based in Abu Dhabi. You will represent Remitly before policymakers and government stakeholders, shaping regulatory strategies across financial services and cross-border payments.

You will collaborate with the PRA Head of EMEA and internal teams to advance policy positions and mitigate regulatory risks. The role requires 7+ years of policy advocacy experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills.