Lico Resources is partnering with a well-established financial institution recognised for its strong governance culture and commitment to regulatory excellence across its regional operations. An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced policy and regulatory professional to join a high-performing function responsible for shaping frameworks that support sound market practices and regulatory alignment. This strategic role will appeal to individuals passionate about contributing to policy development, regulatory engagement, and risk management in a fast-evolving financial services landscape. ### Key Responsibilities: - Design and enhance internal policies and operational rules related to trading, settlement, and post-trade processes, ensuring alignment with local and international regulatory expectations - Lead reviews of existing frameworks to reflect changes in market practices, emerging financial risks, and stakeholder feedback - Draft clear, actionable policy documents including internal guidelines, regulatory submissions, and governance papers - Collaborate with legal, compliance, risk, and business teams to ensure frameworks are practical, enforceable, and support organisational objectives - Provide internal advisory support on the interpretation and application of regulatory policies and operational protocols - Support engagement with external regulators, industry associations, and key market stakeholders to align internal practices with broader regulatory developments - Conduct in-depth legal and regulatory research to assess the implications of global policy trends and market innovations - Contribute to risk assessments and scenario analysis related to proposed policy or procedural changes - Prepare briefing notes, internal reports, and stakeholder communication materials to support change management and governance oversight ### Qualifications: **Essential:** - Degree in Law, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field - Minimum 4 years’ experien