India and South Asia Government Relations Manager

Wise
Hyderabad
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Advocacy","Communication","Tenacity","Analytical problem-solving","Cross-cultural collaboration"]

Lead government relations efforts in India and South Asia to advance policy and regulatory objectives for international payments. Drive external advocacy through public campaigning and direct engagement with policymakers to secure direct access to payment systems and transparent foreign exchange pricing. Partner with product, banking, PR, and legal teams in Hyderabad, represent Wise in external leadership meetings, and support the APAC/global Government Relations team as the company expands across markets.

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India and South Asia Government Relations Manager

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Job Summary

Lead government relations efforts in India and South Asia to advance policy and regulatory objectives for international payments. Drive external advocacy through public campaigning and direct engagement with policymakers to secure direct access to payment systems and transparent foreign exchange pricing. Partner with product, banking, PR, and legal teams in Hyderabad, represent Wise in external leadership meetings, and support the APAC/global Government Relations team as the company expands across markets.
Location: Hyderabad
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Represent Wise with gravitas and be influential in advancing policy and regulatory objectives in India.
  • •Lead active external advocacy, public campaigning, and engagement with policymakers and policy influencers.
  • •Manage engagement with the Indian government, with potential for additional responsibilities in other markets as Wise expands.
  • •Help drive implementation of the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap through annual G20 Scorecard Reports, focusing on direct access and price transparency.
  • •Support external-facing meetings with governments, regulators, and trade associations for APAC and global leadership.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in government, campaigning, politics, or public policy roles.
  • •Experience operating in India with an established network and understanding of government structures, regulatory systems, and political institutions.
  • •Ability to proactively and robustly advocate for Wise’s interests with government stakeholders.
  • •Ability to constructively challenge decision-makers with evidence and drive change.
  • •Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi.
Experience:7+ years
Skills:AdvocacyCommunicationTenacityAnalytical problem-solvingCross-cultural collaboration
Languages:EnglishHindi

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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