Regulatory Affairs Lead

Regulatory Affairs Lead / Policy Advisor (Based in Cambodia) Regulatory Affairs Lead / Policy Advisor (Based in Cambodia)

Working as part of the Public Policy team and under the direction of the Head of Public Policy, this role contributes to the team’s mission by researching domestic and international regulatory frameworks, developing actionable reform proposals, and identifying barriers to implementation. It helps build reform momentum through early wins, stakeholder alignment, and strategic analysis that supports the team's broader policy objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct Comparative Policy Research & Analysis

Conduct high-quality research comparing Cambodia’s regulatory frameworks—particularly in financial services—to those of regional peers and relevant international models.

Deliverables could include structured benchmarking reports, sector diagnostics, and comparative insight memos.

Draft Recommendations for Policy Reform

Translate research findings into specific, evidence-based reform proposals tailored to Cambodia’s legal, institutional, and market context.

Recommendations should include rationale, regional relevance, and projected impact on investment climate improvement.

Identify Barriers, Bottlenecks and Encumbrances:

Systematically identify the legal, institutional, political, and operational obstacles that may impede the adoption or implementation of proposed reforms.

Deliverables may include risk maps, stakeholder resistance assessments, and internal advisory notes on mitigation strategies

Enable Reform & Build Momentum

Identify quick wins, low-hanging policy improvements, and opportunities for coalition-building to advance reform objectives. This includes mapping allies, sequencing proposals for early success, and creating conditions for broader institutional buy-in.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Law , Public Policy , Economics , Political Science , or a related field.
• Master’s degree (e.g. MPP , LL.M , MA in International Affairs , or Development Economics ) is strongly preferred.
• Additional certification or training in regulatory affairs , financial regulation , or public administration is a plus.

Experiences & Skills:

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in a regulatory authority, central bank, economic think tank, policy advisory role, or international development agency.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze regulatory frameworks , benchmark global best practices, and translate findings into concrete policy recommendations .
• Familiarity with financial sector regulation , especially in fintech, banking, or capital markets, and understanding of emerging market dynamics .
• Strong analytical and research skills , with the ability to synthesize complex legal and institutional material into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills , including the ability to prepare clear memos, white papers, and reform proposals for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in multistakeholder or cross-functional environments , ideally involving government counterparts, international institutions, and internal teams.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contact us at com for general inquiries.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Consulting
• Industries Investment Management, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Real Estate

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