Senior Fellow: Digital Consumer Protection Policy & Research

Innovations for Poverty Action; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Consumer Protection Fellow will join IPA's Financial Inclusion Program within the Consumer Protection Research Initiative (CPRI). The Fellow brings mid-career regulatory or policy expertise from a financial regulator in a low- or middle-income country, serving as a bridge between CPRI's research team and supervisory practice.

The two-year fellowship develops rigorous research and data-analytic skills while contributing policy expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in economics, policy, law, finance, or related field.
• 5–10 years in financial regulation, policy, consumer protection, or related area.
• Experience with regulatory institutions and policy engagement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy expertise for CPRI studies anchored in regulatory practice.
• Bridge regulatory partners and the research team to align outputs with supervision needs.
• Support regulator-driven pilots and translate findings into practical tools.
• Plan and scope new engagements using professional networks and institutional knowledge.
• Engage with regulators and partners at conferences and policy forums.

Skills

Policy engagement

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Writing & communication

Education

Master's degree in economics, public policy, public administration, law, finance, or related field

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

The Senior Consumer Protection Fellow will join IPA's Financial Inclusion Program within the Consumer Protection Research Initiative (CPRI). The Fellow brings mid-career regulatory or policy expertise from a financial regulator in a low- or middle-income country, serving as a bridge between CPRI's research team and supervisory practice.

The two-year fellowship develops rigorous research and data-analytic skills while contributing policy expertise.