[Hiring] Senior Manager - Government Relations & Public Policy @Delta Exchange

Role Description

We are looking for a seasoned professional to join us as Senior Manager – Govt. Relations & Public Policy. This role will be central to advancing the organization's policy objectives through proactive stakeholder relations, government engagement, and thought leadership.

The ideal candidate brings approximately 8 - 10 years of experience in stakeholder management, with a demonstrated ability to drive policy outcomes through collaboration, coalition-building, and strategic representation. This is a high-visibility role that requires working closely with leadership, industry bodies, and government stakeholders to shape a favorable and progressive regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and deepen relationships with key stakeholders across government, regulatory bodies, industry associations, think tanks, and academia.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for external stakeholders, ensuring consistent and credible engagement on behalf of the organization.
• Identify and cultivate strategic alliances that advance the organization's policy priorities.
• Lead the organization's engagement with government officials, ministries, and regulatory bodies, serving as a primary point of contact for official consultations and policy roundtables.
• Prepare and present policy briefs, position papers, consultation responses, and talking points for leadership engagements.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments; translate these into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for internal teams.
• Serve as the operational point of contact with the industry association, and contribute to joint advocacy projects.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, product, and business teams to ensure regulatory readiness and policy-informed decision-making.
• Anticipate emerging regulatory risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with external advisors, consultants, and law firms on policy strategy as needed.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory strategy.
• Existing and strong relations with key stakeholders in line ministries such as MoF, MoHA, regulators (RBI, SEBI, FIU), and departments, that can be carried over.
• Proven track record of advancing policy objectives through networking, stakeholder collaboration, and coalition-building.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior government officials, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — ability to draft compelling position papers, policy briefs, and stakeholder communications.
• Resourceful, strong strategic thinking, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Postgraduate degree in Law, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, crypto/blockchain, or digital assets policy and advocacy.
• Prior work experience in Govt. in areas such as taxation, AML, etc.
• Experience working with or within organizations aligned to BWA or similar Web3 industry bodies.

Benefits

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory landscape for digital assets and Web3 in India.
• Work directly with founders and senior leadership on high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Be part of a mission-driven, fast-growing organization at the forefront of financial innovation.
• Competitive compensation, leadership exposure, and significant growth opportunities.