Policy and Public Relations Specialist

2 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia WorldFirst Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as Policy and Public Relations Specialist. As a key member of our government and regulatory affairs team, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day engagement with external resources in the KSA, such as consultancies and trade associations.

Your primary focus will be on representing Ant Group in KSA fintech policy forums and building close relationships with Saudi stakeholders in relevant policy and business areas including fintech, digital payments, cross-border trade, and ESG.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day engagement with external resources in the KSA.
  • Represent Ant Group in KSA fintech policy forums.
  • Build close relationships with Saudi stakeholders in relevant policy and business areas.
  • Support the Ant IGA team and its wider ESG mandate in providing local insights, briefing materials, and event management support related to the KSA and GCC region.
  • Communicate closely with the business team and related internal stakeholders on key Saudi and GCC policy initiatives.
Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • At least 8 years of public policy and government affairs experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with Saudi local authorities, regulators, and government agencies.
  • Deep understanding of the KSA policy and regulatory landscape in relation to cross-border digital payments, fintech, and the digital economy.
  • Prior work with KSA government or experience driving public-private partnerships in the cross-border trade, digital economy, or tourism areas would be an asset.
  • Prior exposure to sustainability and ESG work would be a plus.
  • Business development mindset, highly motivated self-starter, strong cultural adaptability, and keen learning capacity.
  • Excellent communication skills to convince, build trust, and create mutual understanding.
  • Strong project management skills with good attention to details and solid analytical skills to 'think out of the box'.
  • A team player who inspires confidence in people.
  • Excellent command of English and Arabic.
  • Impeccable degree of discretion, confidentiality, and ethics.

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