Senior Manager, External Affairs - UAE
About the role
Company Description
We're http://checkout.comCheckout.com http://Checkout.com. You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we're behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.
We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.
Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there's a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.
If you want to do career-defining work, you've come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact.
With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we're shaping the future of fintech - and we're just getting started.
Job Description
You will be leading the external affairs function in one of Checkout.com http://Checkout.com's most important geographies.
The External Affairs team sits within the Legal, Risk and Compliance department, and manages Checkout.com http://Checkout.com's engagement with regulators, governments and other third parties. External Affairs at Checkout.com http://Checkout.com covers regulatory affairs, public policy, government relations and licensing.
This is Checkout.com http://Checkout.com's first External Affairs role in the MENA region, meaning you can really make your mark. You will be working with all areas of the business and be the primary architect of the company's reputation in a strategic growth market. You will have a seat at the table with local executives and the freedom to shape how Checkout.com http://Checkout.com is perceived by the government and regulator.
If you thrive in high-stakes environments, enjoy solving difficult problems, excel at building relationships and influencing people, a…