About AFTECH

Asosiasi Fintech Indonesia (AFTECH) is the official fintech association recognized by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) as the appointed association for Financial Sector Technology Innovation (ITSK). AFTECH works closely with regulators, government institutions, industry players, and other stakeholders to advance policy and regulatory advocacy, strengthen industry standards, and foster the sustainable growth of Indonesia's fintech ecosystem.

Join us in shaping the future of digital finance and driving meaningful impact across Indonesia's financial technology industry.

About the Role

AFTECH is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Policy professional to lead policy and regulatory advocacy initiatives that support the growth of Indonesia's fintech ecosystem. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to engage effectively with regulators, government institutions, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping policy recommendations, driving industry advocacy, managing cross-functional initiatives, and representing AFTECH in strategic discussions that contribute to the development of an innovative, inclusive, and sustainable digital financial ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop policy and regulatory advocacy strategies in accordance with inputs from various AFTECH Departments, AFTECH Board Members, Regulators, and based on the instructions of AFTECH Secretariat's Public Policy Director.

2. Support AFTECH in meeting its role as the appointed association for Financial Sector Technology Innovation (ITSK) as mandated by the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

3. Ensure the implementation of AFTECH policy and regulatory advocacy strategies in a quality and targeted manner, including: facilitation and management of AFTECH Departments; preparation of regulatory reviews, policy briefs, and/or other related reports; implementation of pilot projects and/or other projects relevant to priority issues of AFTECH Departments; and provide support for the organization of AFTECH events through collaboration with AFTECH Secretariat's Marketing, Communication, and Community Development team.

4. Facilitate and provide technical support for the preparation of various fintech industry standards and/or codes of conduct and their related implementation strategies.

5. Collaborate with AFTECH Secretariat's Marketing, Communications, and Community Development team in organizing various activities that improve the quality of Indonesia's fintech ecosystem, including: fintech professional certification and accreditation for fintech providers.

6. Support the development of fintech industry statistics (outside of fintech payment systems and P2P lending) and their periodic publications.

7. Support collaborations with relevant domestic and international stakeholders in order to strengthen advocacy strategies, including with: government agencies, AFTECH members, other financial services providers (both banks and non-banks), and academics - both domestic and international - in an effort to achieve the objectives of policy and regulatory advocacy.

8. Take responsibility for the administrative functions of the above-related matters.

9. Carry out duties and responsibilities in good faith and prudence in the best interests of the advocacy and policy processes by considering various risks relevant to AFTECH in decision-making and action-taking.

Requirements:

- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or other relevant fields.

- At least 6-8 years of relevant cumulative public policy experience working within the financial industry, consultancy, technology industry, government, regulatory agencies, or think tanks.

- Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing, in proper Bahasa Indonesia and English.

- Necessary skills to thrive in a tech start-up world, including the ability to work independently, lead without authority, and work effectively within an ambiguous, rapidly changing landscape.

- Capability to build and maintain excellent relationships with high-ranking governmental authorities, research/academic institutions, community or industry influencers, and other third parties who may have significant influence on public policies.

- Proven ability to conceive, analyze, develop, and execute medium-to-long-term strategies and campaigns to deal with complex issues of technology, policy, and law, involving multiple issues and players.

- Good network and relationship with key policymakers and regulatory stakeholders in Indonesia related to financial services, fiscal, or economic matters is a big plus.

- Background in crypto, financial institution, fintech, insurtech and heavily regulated industries is preferred.

- Must be able to work independently, be organized, and be result-oriented.

- Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Contract Type: Contract

Salary: Competitive

Senior Policy Associate (Senior Manager)