Director-Government Affairs
American Express · Posted Oct 19
Banking, credit card, payment network, and travel services
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About the role
American Express's Government Affairs team develops and executes strategies to engage policymakers and stakeholders in support of the company's business in India. The role reports to the VP, Head of APAC Government Affairs and works closely with the AEBC India CEO to define policy positions on matters with government authorities and regulators. It involves monitoring Indian policy developments, building relationships with regulatory bodies like the RBI, and representing Amex in trade associations.
What you will do
- Drive American Express's engagement with policymakers and other key stakeholders in India to defend and promote the Company’s interests.
- Build relationships that enable American Express to effectively engage the policy and strategy teams at main regulatory bodies, including with the RBI, relevant Ministries (Finance, Electronics and Information Technology, Housing and Urban Affairs, etc.), and elected officials and staff in Parliament & government.
- Monitor developments in Indian national and regional policy related to payments and other areas that may impact AXP’s business.
- Develop policy positions on key issues, make them relevant and compelling to stakeholders by conducting research, preparing communication materials, hosting events, etc.
- Provide senior counsel to business leaders on relevant policy issues.
- Ensure effective AXP representation in the main trade bodies, including Indian Banks Association, NASSCOM, Internet and Mobile Association of India, Payment Council of India, and India Payments Network Risk Forum; support business leaders’ participation in trade and industry bodies, including by improving the Company’s ability to monitor developments, influence and engage policymakers through these industry groups.
- Represent Amex with key US-focussed membership associations, including US India Strategic Partnership Forum, the US Consulate, US Trade Representative, and the US-India Business Council.
- Drive strategy across the market to build stronger relationships with other key third parties who influence the policymaking process, including consumer groups, merchant groups and others related to payments and financial regulation.
- Manage external agencies that support AXP on Government Affairs in India.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Experience at mid- to senior-level in a government agency, lobbying/PR agency, or in a corporate government affairs position.
- Deep understanding of Indian politics and public policy formulation.
- Ability to relate public policy issues to core business objectives.
- Track record of running effective advocacy campaigns to deliver changes in policy.
- Strong attention to detail, combined with excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Ability to deal effectively and confidently with the most senior levels of the Company and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities against tight deadlines.
- Team player capable of working with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
- High ethical standards and experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience of financial regulation preferred, ideally related to payments.
Benefits and support
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
About American Express
American Express Company is a globally recognized multinational financial services corporation specializing in payment cards, travel-related services, and network banking. Founded in 1850, the company provides charge and credit cards, expense management products, and merchant services to consumers, small businesses, and large corporations worldwide. It operates a proprietary payments network known for its premium customer engagement and lifestyle rewards programs.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 76800 employees
- Founded
- 1850-03-18
- Location
- New York City, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
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Chief Financial Officer
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