Head of Government Relations MEA

Description

Your way to impact –

The Head of Government Relations, Middle East and Africa will develop and implement a Government Relations strategy to support PayPal’s business objectives in the region. This includes identifying key policy priorities, crafting public policy positions, and proactively engaging with stakeholders influencing the regulatory landscape. The role will focus on c ritical jurisdictions and organizations impacting PayPal’s public policy agenda, covering areas such as payments, financial crime, digital, crypto, trade, and financial inclusion. Additionally, they will communicate policy trends and regulatory developments to internal stakeholders while collaborating closely with PayPal’s Global Government Relations and regional Global Markets teams.

Your day to day –

• Monitor & Advise : Identify emerging public policy risks, opportunities, and regulatory issues in the Middle East and Africa, assessing their business impact and recommending solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Develop and execute external engagement plans, build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, and serve as the GR reference for the region.
• Advocacy & Thought Leadership : Create position papers, briefings, and consultation responses to establish PayPal’s public policy leadership in the Middle East and Africa.
• Industry & Government Relations : Represent PayPal in meetings with government officials, industry events, and trade associations to enhance advocacy efforts.
• Strategic Collaboration : Work closely with Global Markets and GR leaders to align policy strategies, support e-government initiatives, and contribute to long-term planning.

What do you need to bring-

Rigour, analytical power and hunger to constantly learn

Creativity for solutions, flexibility to situation or audiencess and appetite for initiatives

Excellent communication, in writing and verbally. A genuine ability to listen.

Enthusiastic collaborator, change agent at ease with high pace

Preferred Qualification :

Subsidiary :

PayPal

Travel Percent :

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits :

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit .

Who We Are :

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at .

Belonging at PayPal :

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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