Vice President, Government Affairs

Pay by Bank app; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Vice President of Government Affairs to lead public policy advocacy efforts in Indonesia. This role involves developing strategies to navigate regulatory landscapes, engaging with government officials, and establishing the company as a recognized leader in the payments industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of local legislative processes, and a proven track record in government relations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on the future of digital payments in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in government relations supporting business growth.
• Deep understanding of Indonesian legislative and political processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public policy strategy for Indonesia.
• Lead outreach programs and engage with regulators.

Skills

Government Relations

Public Policy Strategy

Analytical Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Degree-level education in Public Policy or Government Relations

Job description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title And Summary

Vice President, Government Affairs

Overview

1. MasterCard’s Public Policy team protects and defends MasterCard’s reputational and regulatory interests in markets around the world.
2. We build programs that earn the goodwill of governments, regulators, merchants and consumers through direct policy-maker and other stakeholder engagement and public-private partnerships.
3. Our aim is to reduce the threat of negative regulation and build the platform for policies that support MasterCard’s business by advising on and supporting sensible and fair regulation.
4. This role leads MasterCard’s public policy advocacy efforts in Indonesia, acting as the main point of contact for relationships with legislative and regulatory audiences and building third-party alliances.
5. The focus is on developing strategies to advance MasterCard’s interests through engagement with the government and influencers in Indonesia.

Role

1. Develop and implement a public policy strategy for Indonesia to address regulatory and legislative threats.
2. Lead proactive outreach programs in conjunction with global public policy teams.
3. Prepare submissions for regulatory reviews and engage with regulators.
4. Brief executive management on regulatory developments and recommend responses.
5. Establish MasterCard as a recognized expert in the payments industry and serve as the primary contact for Indonesian government and regulators.
6. Manage government affairs agencies and lobbying efforts to advocate for the company's interests.
7. Report to the Asia Pacific Head of Public Policy.

All About You

1. A proven track record as a government relations executive supporting business growth in a dynamic environment.
2. Degree-level education with management experience in public policy, government relations, or similar roles within a multinational or high-profile association.
3. Deep understanding of Indonesian legislative and political processes and legislative impact analysis.
4. Strong leadership skills and credibility within organizations.
5. Team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, high-energy, results-driven.
6. Analytical problem-solving skills, creative solutions, ability to work under pressure.
7. Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external relationship building.
8. Willingness to travel regionally and globally.
9. Experience in financial services, payments, or technology sectors is valued but not mandatory.

Corporate Security Responsibility

Responsibilities

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks entail inherent risks. Every employee must:

• Follow Mastercard’s security policies and practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.
• Report security violations or breaches.
• Complete mandatory security trainings.