Public policy manager

About the teamOur Public Policy team plays a critical role in navigating the regulatory environment and ensuring alignment with slice’s business goals within India’s policy framework. This team works closely with government bodies, regulatory departments and other relevant stakeholders to achieve slice’s objectives. By leading our engagement efforts, the team ensures that slice remains compliant and competitive in the markets we operate in.What You will doProvide direction and guidance on policy strategies that align with slice’s business goals.Represent slice’s interests with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and other stakeholders at local, state, and national levelsMonitor and analyse legislative and regulatory developments to identify emerging opportunities and challenges that may impact the business.Provide strategic, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership on key policy matters, ensuring proactive decision-making.Develop and implement strategies to address critical legislative, regulatory and public policy proposals.Serve as a subject matter expert in policy-related matters, offering both tactical and strategic advice to senior leadership.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across regulatory, industry, and business networks.Actively engage with industry associations and forums to advocate for slice’s priorities and contribute to shaping relevant policy frameworks.What you will need5+ years of experience in public policy and regulatory affairs, with a strong focus on the Indian market.A strong network of stakeholders, including at senior levels, with a demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest levels.An extensive understanding of the policy climate in India, with an informed global perspective, combined with sound and practical business judgment and common sense.An ability to anticipate emerging issues of importance to the company, communicating their impact on slice to senior management, and developing a strategy to address them effectively.Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and manage complex stakeholder relationships.Sound business judgment and a practical approach to policy development and regulatory compliance.Life at sliceLife so good, you’d think we’re kidding:Competitive salaries. Period.An extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees & their dependents. We’ll love you and take care of you, our promise.Flexible working hours. Just don’t call us at 3 AM, we like our sleep schedule.Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your life.A reward system that celebrates hard work and milestones throughout the year. Expect a gift coming your way anytime you kill it here.Learning and upskilling opportunities. Seriously, not kidding.Good food, games, and a cool office to make you feel at home. An environment so good, you’ll forget the term “colleagues can’t be your friends”.We believe in equality. Period.At slice, we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We never discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by the applicable law.We consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the applicable law. Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Come join our crewAbout usslice the way you