Policy Affairs Analyst – Mobile Money & FinTech

About the role

The Policy Affairs Analyst will support the Airtel Money Group Head of Policy Affairs in shaping and executing the public policy and regulatory strategy for mobile money, fintech and digital financial services across Airtel’s African markets. The role involves influencing regulatory frameworks, advocating for the Group’s interests and ensuring alignment with evolving policy agendas.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate internal positions on regulatory issues such as AML/CFT, financial inclusion, consumer protection, data governance, KYC, taxation and platform access.
• Draft policy papers, position statements and white papers to support advocacy objectives.
• Provide input to public consultations on proposed laws, regulations and supervisory guidance issued by central banks, ministries and regional bodies.
• Develop and execute the Group’s Regulatory Stakeholder Engagement Plan, representing Airtel in policy forums, workshops and working groups at national and regional levels.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with central banks, ministries, competition regulators and financial sector development partners.
• Coordinate participation in industry associations, advocacy coalitions and task‑forces.
• Monitor policy developments, flag opportunities and risks, and brief senior leadership on emerging regulatory shifts.

Required profile

• Proactive engagement with regulators, policymakers and industry stakeholders.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret regulatory proposals and assess impact on the Group.
• Excellent written communication for drafting policy documents and position statements.
• Experience working in mobile money, fintech or related financial services sectors.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional inputs and align internal strategies with external policy agendas.

Required skills