Pakistan-Based Technical Specialist – Digital Finance & Policy

Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii); Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Global collaboration

Exposure to leading researchers

Policy impact on public sector

Job summary

Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii) seeks a Pakistan-based Technical Specialist to provide authoritative insight on the financial sector, digital finance ecosystem, regulatory environment and political economy. You will ensure diagnostics, policy options and implementation recommendations are accurate, relevant and feasible in Pakistan.

Working with international experts, you will contribute across project workstreams, bringing Pakistan-specific judgement to bear on programme design and

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience in Pakistani financial services, fintech, payments, financial regulation or related advisory work.
• Excellent written and spoken English and native-level Urdu.
• Strong understanding of Pakistan's institutional arrangements and political economy.
• Ability to translate international approaches into Pakistan-relevant options.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Pakistan's financial sector and digital finance ecosystem.
• Advise on adapting international regulatory approaches to Pakistan's context.
• Contribute Pakistan-specific evidence to diagnostics, policy options and implementation plans.
• Draft and review outputs for factual accuracy and implementability.
• Engage with Pakistani authorities, financial institutions, fintechs, and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Policy advisory

Written English

Urdu proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii) seeks a Pakistan-based Technical Specialist to provide authoritative insight on the financial sector, digital finance ecosystem, regulatory environment and political economy. You will ensure diagnostics, policy options and implementation recommendations are accurate, relevant and feasible in Pakistan.

Working with international experts, you will contribute across project workstreams, bringing Pakistan-specific judgement to bear on programme design and