[Hiring] Government Relations Lead @Sumsub

Role Description

We are looking for a Government Relations Lead for the Africa region to advocate company interests through direct engagement with policymakers and peer industry bodies.

• Support Sumsub's public policy and government relations strategy across Africa — prioritizing Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Francophone West/Central Africa — with a focus on fintech, cryptocurrency, DeFi, and digital identity regulation.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, government ministries, and law enforcement (e.g., CBN, CBK, SARB/FSCA, BCEAO/regional Francophone regulators) to advocate for clear, fair, and innovation-friendly compliance frameworks.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across these priority markets, identifying trends and providing actionable insights to global stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sumsub's Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to align policy advocacy with business goals and market-entry needs in these regions.
• Represent Sumsub in panels, roundtables, and conferences, articulating our thought leadership on compliance technology, digital trust, and risk management.
• Coordinate with Sumsub's global government relations team to ensure regional alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare policy briefings, speaking materials, and position papers to support internal and external communications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in public policy, government relations, or regulatory affairs. Experience in fintech, gambling, crypto, or DeFi sectors strongly preferred.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and/or Francophone West or Central Africa is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. French, Swahili, Afrikaans, or other African languages are a plus.
• Confident public speaker, able to represent Sumsub at panels and industry events.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with policymakers and industry stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% across priority African markets and internationally.

Benefits

• Remote-first, trust-based culture.
• Work from the place that works best for you. No mandatory office days, no attendance trackers.
• True flexibility with working hours.
• Your birthday is a holiday here, plus 10 personal days each year, seven sick days without paperwork, and extra time for Christmas and New Year.
• Work that matters: your work will have a real impact on how people experience trust online.
• Fair and transparent pay, benchmarked to the market.
• Truly global work environment across continents and time zones.
• Clear goals, open feedback, and personal development plans.
• Financial bonuses for marriage and welcoming a new baby.
• Team offsites fully covered for in-person collaboration.
• Access to the tools and hardware needed to do your work well.
• A friendly and inclusive work culture that welcomes individuality and different perspectives.