Job Summary
Section Head of Regulatory Development & Government Affairs plays a key role in supporting the company’s engagement with regulators and government stakeholders. This role is responsible for monitoring policy developments, preparing company positions, and ensuring effective participation in regulatory consultations and forums. Working under the direction of the GM, this role acts as a regulatory partner to internal teams, ensuring business initiatives align with national regulatory directions and obligations.
The Day-To-Day Activities
Regulatory Development & Policy Monitoring
• Track and interpret developments in telecommunications and digital economy regulations, policies, and public consultations.
• Draft regulatory responses, policy position papers, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support internal alignment by analyzing implications of proposed regulatory changes and pre-paring impact assessments.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
• Represent the company in working-level engagements with regulatory authorities (e.g., MCMC), ministries (e.g., KKD, MITI), and industry groups.
• Coordinate and participate in industry forums, task forces, and regulatory discussions, ensuring company positions are well-articulated.
• Prepare and support senior leadership’s participation in higher-level meetings with government bodies.
Internal Advisory & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Legal, Product, Technology, Commercial, and Enterprise teams to embed regulatory insights into business plans, product development, and go-to-market activities.
• Provide guidance on licensing, compliance obligations, policy advocacy opportunities, and risk mitigation for new or existing services.
• Consolidate business inputs and translate them into aligned regulatory submissions or positions.
Submissions & Documentation
• Lead the preparation of accurate, timely, and high-quality regulatory submissions, reports, and correspondence.
• Maintain a structured and auditable record of regulatory filings, key engagement notes, and internal decision making trails.