POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education • Graduate degree in Business, Economics, Law, Public Policy, or a related discipline • Post-graduate qualification (MBA, LLM, MPP, or equivalent) from a reputed institution preferred (Optional) • Additional certifications in regulatory affairs, government relations, or sectoral policy are an advantage (Optional) Experience • 12-16 years of relevant experience in in corporate affairs, government relations, policy advocacy, or sectoral advisory, with demonstrable expertise in a specific industry vertical • Prior exposure to a large conglomerate, investment group, consulting firm, or regulatory / policy institution in a senior capacity is strongly preferred SKILL/COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS • Deep sectoral knowledge and familiarity with the regulatory, policy, and competitive landscape of the assigned vertical • Government and regulatory stakeholder engagement and relationship management • Policy monitoring, analysis, and advocacy — including representation before industry bodies and working groups • Strategic intelligence gathering, sectoral mapping, and opportunity identification • Corporate affairs communication — including position papers, briefing notes, and leadership presentations • Cross-functional coordination with investment, legal, finance, and senior leadership teams FUNCTIONS KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Sectoral Intelligence & Advisory • Develop and maintain a comprehensive, real-time understanding of the policy, regulatory, and competitive landscape within the assigned sector vertical • Produce structured sectoral intelligence reports, briefing notes, and strategic assessments for senior leadership and investment teams • Monitor legislative developments, regulatory consultations, and policy shifts with potential impact on Group interests • Provide informed sectoral advisory to deal teams and leadership on positioning, risk, and opportunity within the vertical • Benchmark Group standing and perception against key sectoral peers and counterparts Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management • Build, manage, and deepen a high-value network of relationships with government ministries, regulatory bodies, and statutory authorities relevant to the sector • Represent the Group at industry forums, policy consultations, working groups, and sector-specific bodies • Serve as the primary relationship owner for strategic counterparts, associations, and institutional stakeholders within the vertical • Design and execute structured engagement calendars to ensure consistent and purposeful stakeholder touchpoints • Support senior leadership in high-stakes stakeholder interactions by providing context, positioning, and briefing material Policy Advocacy & Positioning • Lead the Group's advocacy efforts within the assigned sector — including development of position papers, consultation responses, and representation before policy bodies • Identify regulatory risks and opportunities early and develop proactive engagement strategies to shape outcomes in alignment with Group interests • Coordinate with legal, finance, and business teams to ensure policy positions are grounded in operational and commercial realities • Contribute to the Group's broader CRG narrative and external positioning through sector-specific thought leadership and communication Transaction & Investment Support • Provide sectoral inputs for investment evaluation, including regulatory risk assessment, counterpart profiling, and market positioning analysis • Support due diligence exercises by mapping the regulatory and policy environment applicable to target entities or geographies • Advise on the corporate affairs dimensions of M&A, restructuring, and new business entry within the sector • Coordinate pre- and post-transaction engagement with regulators and stakeholders to facilitate smooth approvals and integrations Governance & Compliance Interface • Ensure all external engagements and advocacy activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, Group governance standards, and ethical guidelines • Maintain accurate records of all stakeholder interactions, commitments, and follow-up actions • Support the Group GC and Global Head – CRG in governance documentation, reporting, and board-level updates pertaining to sectoral developments • Flag regulatory risks with material impact on Group entities to appropriate internal stakeholders in a timely manner Key Performance Indicators • Quality, depth, and timeliness of sectoral intelligence and advisory outputs • Strength and breadth of the stakeholder relationship network within the assigned vertical • Effectiveness of policy advocacy — measured by regulatory outcomes and Group positioning • Quality and impact of transaction support provided to investment and deal teams • Consistency and governance compliance of all external engagement activity • Contribution to the Group's reputation and perception within the sector • Development and performance of junior CRG team members under guidance