Senior Policy Manager Middle East and Africa

## WHAT YOU'LL DO: 📍Create opportunities for Ripple to engage with regulators, policymakers, influencers and thought leaders in the Middle East and Africa. 📍Work with business and commercial partners to understand all aspects of Ripple’s business and its needs in the region, as well as to advise on the impact of public policy developments on the business. 📍Monitor, analyze, and engage in government, legislative and regulatory initiatives in key markets throughout the Middle East and Africa. 📍Educate policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders on Ripple’s solutions and the company’s role as a blockchain and fintech service provider. 📍Draft comment letters, consultation responses, and white papers that advocate for responsible innovation and adoption of emerging financial and payment technology. 📍Develop Ripple’s regional thought leadership position through industry and public engagement on matters of digital asset policy in the Middle East and Africa. 📍Assist in drafting thought leadership pieces on issues related to digital asset adoption and financial policy. 📍Participate in industry working groups on matters of crypto policy. 📍Work with the global communications team to build Ripple’s public policy influence. 📍Build a strong network of support among key external stakeholders to enhance advocacy efforts, including at trade associations, non government organizations and industry peers. 📍Represent Ripple at public events. 📍Manage external consultants and relationships with membership organizations. ## WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: 📍10+ years of relevant experience working in policy for emerging technology, payments, financial services and/or crypto related fields. 📍Experience working in the Middle East and/or Africa. 📍Masters/Law/Post-Graduate degree in a relevant field is preferred. 📍The ideal candidate for this role has experience analysing regulations and legislation as well as direct experience interacting with policy-makers and regulators. 📍Excellent judgment, communication and interpersonal skills. 📍Excellent at collaborating with many contributors and cross-functional partners in different timezones. 📍Ability to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally. 📍Willingness to travel.