Head of Regulatory Financial Services

## Join Us

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## Role Purpose

This role is responsible for Leading Vodafone Egypt's financial services regulatory agenda by shaping and managing the external regulatory environment, ensuring the organization obtains and maintains all required licenses, approvals, and permissions to operate and grow its financial services business. The role safeguards regulatory compliance while enabling innovation, business growth, customer protection, and reputation management.

## Key Responsibilities

1\. Regulatory Strategy & Policy

• Develop and execute the regulatory strategy for Vodafone Cash and other financial services propositions.
• Shape regulatory frameworks and influence policy developments related to digital payments, fintech, mobile money, financial inclusion, and emerging financial technologies.
• Provide strategic regulatory advice to leadership regarding market opportunities and business initiatives.

2\. Regulatory Engagement & Advocacy

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, ministries, government authorities, and industry bodies.
• Represent Vodafone Egypt in policy consultations, working groups, and stakeholder forums.
• Advocate for regulatory outcomes that support business growth while ensuring compliance.

3\. Licensing & Regulatory Approvals

• Lead acquisition, renewal, and modification of all required licenses and regulatory approvals.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory filings, reports, and responses to authorities.
• Manage regulatory commitments and action plans.

4\. Compliance Risk Management

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial services regulations and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory audits, findings, and remediation activities.

5\. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Financial Services, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Technology, Cyber Security, Commercial, and Communications teams.

## Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Essential)
• 12–18+ years of experience in:
• Regulatory affairs
• Public policy
• Government relations or closely related fields in regulated industries
• Proven experience engaging at ministerial and regulator level
• Postgraduate qualification in Law, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.

## Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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