India and South Asia Government Relations Manager

Join Wise, a global technology company on a mission to make international payments easier and more affordable. As the Government Relations Manager for India and South Asia, you will advocate for our policy and regulatory objectives, engage with policymakers, and represent the company with influence. You will be based in Hyderabad and work closely with various teams, while also supporting our APAC and global leadership team in external meetings.

• Advancing policy and regulatory objectives in India to support low-cost international payments.
• Engaging with policymakers and influencers to advocate for direct access to payment systems and transparent pricing.
• Representing the company with gravitas and influencing government stakeholders to support Wise's interests.

**You must**

• Be a natural self-starter who can work productively and efficiently without regular direct supervision.
• Be willing to advocate proactively and robustly for Wise’s interests with government stakeholders to the exclusion of all other interests.
• Have an ability to constructively challenge, with evidence, those in positions of authority who do not want to see change.
• Be capable of identifying potential issues, developing a plan to solve those problems and then delivering on your plan to fulfil our mission.
• Have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in government, campaigning, politics or public policy roles.
• Understand our mission in respect to international payments.
• Have experience operating in India with an established network along with an understanding of government structures, regulatory systems and political institutions.
• Proficiency in financial services, payments and consumer protection policy is considered a plus.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English and Hindi.
• Be a persuasive advocate and skilled communicator both in speaking and writing - your written work will be both for internal and public consumption and your advocacy may be used in the media.
• Be tenacious, inquisitive and have an appetite to learn about new areas of policy and their application to our business.
• Have an ability to work across teams and cultures in a dynamic and diverse workplace with respect for and curiosity about other cultures and systems.

## Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

A flexible approach to work is highly valuable given the need to work across multiple timezones.

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit [<Wise.Jobs>](https://www.wise.jobs/).

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