Commercial Regulatory Sr. Specialist

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

The Fintech Regulatory Affairs Specialist will play a key role in managing all regulatory matters related to fintech activities. The role involves engaging with key regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with evolving legal frameworks, and enabling the business to operate effectively in the fintech space.

Handle all fintech-related topics under the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), including:

• Consumer Financing (license, approvals, and reporting)
• Insurance
• Microfinance

Lead interactions with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) regarding:

• Prepaid Card (License, approvals on promos and changes, reporting)
• Digital Lending (EKYC, customer experience, drafting regulations)
• Legal interpretations, frameworks, and regulatory calculations

Work on all non-telecom related topics, especially the content

• Business calculations in VF tariffs
• Licensing and approvals alignment
• Following up on newly launched non-telecom for competition

• Stay updated on relevant laws, decrees, and market practices
• Draft and review internal policies to align with regulatory expectations
• Coordinate with internal teams (Legal, Commercial, Compliance) to ensure consistent communication and action on regulatory topics
• Support licensing or registration efforts with the FRA and CBE
• Provide insights and recommendations on regulatory risks and opportunities in the fintech landscape
• In-depth knowledge of NTRA and CBE regulations, as well as other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Internal Stakeholder Engagement:

• Create robust regulatory advisories to the different stakeholders in a way that ensures Vodafone’s integrity towards various national regulations.
• Develop case studies and white papers, in collaboration with Vodafone Group, regarding different regulatory models and evaluate its effectiveness and its fit for implementation

• Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in regulatory affairs, legal, or public policy within the financial sector
• Strong knowledge of CBE and FRA regulations, especially around fintech, digital lending, and consumer finance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and legal interpretation abilities
• Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written)
• Putting customers as a priority delivering superb service to all internal and external customers.(Level 1)
• Performing through other people through permanent engagement and continuous development. (level 1)
• Delivering results innovating creative ideas to achieve strategic targets, dedication and persistence, exercising VF values and behaviour. (Level 1)
• Minimum of 5 years of telecom industry experience
• Excellent communication and negotiations skills.
• Knowledge of commercial agreements, risk management, and reporting practices.
• Managing a changing environment more than ever changing governments and management, maintaining same momentum and achieving better targets (Level 1)

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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