Policy Associate

Job Description:

- Liaise with key government institutions on AFTECH&aposs Policy Roadmap and priority programs/projects of working groups.

- Manage AFTECH working groups and ensure achievement of their KPIs, including developing/updating workplans, budgets, and activities.

- Develop policy and/or regulatory analysis on selected topics.

- Conduct research for the development of various publications, such as:

• Policy briefs
• Policy reports
• Annual Members Survey Report

- Provide regular updates to members on advocacy activities and engagement with key government officials.

- Coordinate with various external stakeholders in delivering policy activities, including international organizations, academics, other associations, etc.

Requirements:

- A Bachelor&aposs or Master&aposs degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or other relevant field.

- At least 4 years of relevant cumulative public policy experience working within the financial industry, consultancy, technology industry, government, regulatory agencies, or think tanks.

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Bahasa Indonesia and English; ability to speak in one of the local languages is a strong point.

- Ability to work independently, lead without authority, and work effectively in 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 policy makers and regulatory stakeholders in Indonesia related to financial services, fiscal, or economic is a big plus.

- Background in consulting firm, financial institution, fintech, or heavily regulated industries is preferred.

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