Bradfield consulting is a professional service firm created to provide human resource solutions for organizations of any size. Our goal is to help our esteemed clients eliminate issues bordering on having incompatible or inexperienced employees. Our partnership begins from attracting the right employees, settling them well at work and ensuring that they are equipped to deliver on your goals.
Our culture of seamless collaboration enables us to go well beyond recruitment; we meet with every client, seeking to understand their needs and culture in a bid to engage the perfect candidate fit for them. This collaborative culture of problem-solving enables us to add great value to our clients businesses.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Government Liaison Officer
Job Location: Wuse Zone 2, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the main liaison between the company and federal/state government agencies, including the CBN, SEC, NITDA, NIBSS, NDIC, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Monitor and interpret government policies, legislation, and regulations affecting the fintech industry, and advise internal stakeholders on their implications.
- Represent the company at government meetings, public hearings, and industry events.
- Proactively build and maintain relationships with key government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and advocacy groups.
- Coordinate regulatory filings, license renewals, and ensure timely compliance with all statutory requirements.
- Lead advocacy efforts on policy issues relevant to the company’s mission and operations.
- Draft correspondence, position papers, briefing documents, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the legal, compliance, product, and executive teams to ensure alignment with regulatory developments and emerging public policies.
- Provide intelligence on political and regulatory developments that could affect business operations.
- Support crisis and issues management in situations involving regulatory or government stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
- 5+ years of experience in a government affairs, regulatory, legal, or policy role - ideally within fintech, banking, telecoms, or a related sector.
- Deep understanding of Nigeria’s regulatory environment, especially as it pertains to financial services and emerging technologies.
- Strong network within relevant government agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to build strategic relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and political acumen.
Preferred Attributes:
- Prior experience working in, or with government ministries or agencies.
- Experience navigating CBN and SEC regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
- Passion for technology, innovation, and financial inclusion in Africa.
Salary
N250,000 – N300,000 based on experience.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the email.
