Governance & Policy Associate, Open Finance

Sahamati; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 6,300 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahamati Foundation in Bengaluru is seeking a Member Governance Associate to assist in defining participatory governance for ecosystem members. This high-ownership role requires attention to detail, process orientation, and strong coordination to uphold transparency and credibility.

You will work with Senior Manager, Governance to refine codes of conduct, gather feedback, draft guidance, and prepare internal and public-facing briefs on adoption levels and governance outcomes, collaborating

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in governance, risk & compliance, public policy, or tech ecosystem policy roles.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory and governance frameworks.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex governance discussions.
• Systems thinker with detail-oriented, collaborative approach and passion for fairness in digital ecosystems.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to refinement of codes of conduct, guidelines, and governance initiatives.
• Support documentation of deliberations in committees and translate discussions into draft guidelines.
• Gather feedback from ecosystem participants and build consensus on updates.
• Draft explanatory notes, papers, and guidance for member understanding.
• Track member feedback to refine bye-laws and liaise with legal to resolve issues.
• Prepare internal briefs and public-facing reports on adoption levels and governance effectiveness.
• Support publication of updated governance materials with legal and communications teams.
• Conduct research on governance frameworks globally, especially Open Finance.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory interpretation

Governance experience

Policy writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Economics, Finance, Technology Policy, or related fields

Job description

Sahamati Foundation in Bengaluru is seeking a Member Governance Associate to assist in defining participatory governance for ecosystem members. This high-ownership role requires attention to detail, process orientation, and strong coordination to uphold transparency and credibility.

You will work with Senior Manager, Governance to refine codes of conduct, gather feedback, draft guidance, and prepare internal and public-facing briefs on adoption levels and governance outcomes, collaborating