The Government Relations Manager will lead Ksher's engagement with Vietnamese regulators and government authorities on digital payments, cross-border remittances, foreign exchange, and trade-related financial flows.
This role ensures the company's operations and products comply with Vietnam's regulatory framework, including international money transfers, payment intermediaries, AML/KYC, foreign exchange, and digital trade payments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with key authorities:
- State Bank of Vietnam – licensing, remittances, FX
- General Department of Vietnam Customs – trade payments
- Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry & Trade, Ministry of Public Security
- Represent the company in regulatory consultations, policy workshops, and government working groups.
2. Policy & Compliance Advisory
- Monitor, analyze, and interpret regulations affecting cross-border payments, remittances, FX, and e-wallets.
- Advise leadership on regulatory changes and propose actionable policy strategies.
- Support AML/CFT and FX compliance initiatives for international transfers.
3. Customs & Trade Payment Coordination
- Collaborate with customs authorities to integrate digital payments with trade and logistics processes.
- Ensure company systems meet customs documentation and payment verification requirements.
4. Licensing & Regulatory Approvals
- Lead licensing and regulatory submissions for payment intermediary and remittance services.
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory inquiries and reporting obligations.
5. Industry & Ecosystem Engagement
- Represent the company in fintech and banking associations, including Vietnam Fintech Association and Vietnam Banks Association.
- Support policies that foster digital payments innovation, cross-border trade, and financial inclusion.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's in Law, Public Policy, Finance, International Trade, or Economics.
- Master's preferred (Public Policy, Law, International Business, Finance).
Experience:
- 7–12 years in government relations, regulatory affairs, or public policy.
- Experience in payments, remittances, banking, fintech, or trade finance.
- Proven engagement with Vietnamese regulators, especially State Bank of Vietnam and/or customs.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Vietnam's payment, FX, AML/CFT, and trade regulations.
- Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Fluent in Vietnamese and English.
- Basic Mandarin
