Government Relations Lead @Sumsub
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Employment Type full-time
Posted 6d ago

[Hiring] Government Relations Lead @Sumsub

6d ago - Sumsub is hiring a remote Government Relations Lead. πŸ’Έ Salary: unspecified πŸ“Location: Africa, Central America, Southern Africa, Western Africa

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 β€” prioritizing Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Francophone West/Central Africa β€” 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.
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