Lead - Strategy and Policy

6 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Bharti Airtel Full time

Job Description: Lead - Strategy and Policy

Job Title: Manager

Location: Gurugram

About the Role:

At Airtel, the Lead – Strategy and Policy play a critical role at the intersection of regulation, business strategy, and policy advocacy. This is a high-impact role requiring a mix of creativity, analytical rigor, and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.

The individual will act as both a strategic analyst and an execution partner to the Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO), helping to frame policy narratives, manage external engagement, and guide internal stakeholders on regulatory implications that affect Airtel's diverse businesses across telecom, digital, financial services, entertainment, and distribution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and articulate policy positions across telecom, broadcasting, financial services, entertainment, and digital ecosystems.
  • Track, monitor, and analyze competition, market and regulatory trends & provide strategic updates to support policy advocacy.
  • Prepare briefing notes, presentations, regulatory submissions, and communication strategies to influence key stakeholders.
  • Standardize reporting mechanisms to track regulatory engagements and advocacy outcomes.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders within Regulatory team and other cross functional teams (Legal, Compliance, Product, Network, Ops, etc.) to ensure alignment of business goals with evolving regulatory priorities.
  • Support the CRO in prioritization, resource planning, and coordination of high-impact projects across multiple business lines.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong policy, legal, and regulatory acumen in telecom and digital industries.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Must have an ability to create compelling arguments in both technical and non-technical language.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Lateral thinker with a problem-solving mindset and intellectual creativity.
  • Proven track record of stakeholder management across policymakers, regulators, and cross-functional business teams.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Law, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 2–3 years of experience in policy, research or a related strategic function, preferably in telecom, digital, or technology-driven sectors.
  • Strong understanding of India's telecom, digital, and data policy landscape; international exposure will be an added advantage.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL preferred).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to directly shape Airtel's regulatory strategy, partnering closely with the Chief Regulatory Officer and senior leadership to influence the external environment and drive internal alignment. The role comes with the immense potential to learn, impact industry-shaping policies, and contribute to the growth of one of India's most dynamic companies.

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