Job Description:
The Public Policy Officer is responsible to d raft, review, and submit public policy briefs/ position papers to help establish BPI as a thought leader on key public interest issues and public policy questions.
Core Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and disseminate timely and accurate updates on legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments that may impact BPI's operations, strategic priorities, and business interests.
- Research, draft, review, and coordinate the submission of position papers, policy briefs, comment letters, and advocacy materials to support BPI's public policy objectives and thought leadership initiatives.
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with policymakers, legislative offices, regulators, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders to advance BPI's policy agenda and safeguard the Bank's interests.
- Monitor, track, and influence legislative and regulatory proposals by coordinating advocacy efforts, stakeholder engagement activities, and policy consultations to support BPI's strategic initiatives and regulatory positions.
- Gather, analyze, and consolidate policy positions, industry perspectives, and advocacy materials from relevant industry associations and stakeholder groups (e.g., BAP, IBP, FINEX, MAP, PCCI) to strengthen BPI's policy recommendations and engagement strategies.
- Perform administrative duties such as instructed (e.g. as eproc maker).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Legal Management or related fields
- 2-4 years' experience in public policy
- Background in Financial Services industry with government experience preferably
- Creative thinker, analytical, and can use data in making recommendations and decisions
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic team environment
- Innovative mindset with the ability to think creatively and problem-solve
- Open to new learning and doing things differently