(1738) Policy Research Specialist

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Generate strategic insights and knowledge related to policy, regulatory and licensing developments within the NPS.

• Effectively communicate and share relevant findings, research outputs and policy implications with internal and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making and collaborative engagement.

• Continuously monitor the external environment to identify emerging trends, technologies and developments in the NPS.

• Identify and coordinate research needs within the division.

• Collect and synthesise relevant data to support research, analysis and reporting activities.

• Conduct in-depth research on new standards, regulations and innovations impacting the payment space.

• Track and analyse regulatory developments and standards issued by regional and international standard-setting bodies.

• Proactively monitor any changes in local, regional and global regulations relevant to the payment environment.

• Assess the effectiveness of existing policy, regulatory and licensing frameworks and procedures, and recommend enhancements.

• Conduct impact assessments for proposed policy, regulatory and licensing frameworks, including socio-economic implications.

• Analyse the economics of payments to inform policy, regulatory and licensing decisions.

• Provide guidance and input into newpayment methods, innovation and developments in the NPS.

• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings, insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide expert advisory support on policy and regulatory matters to internal and external stakeholders.

• Liaise with cross-functional teams – including the Economic Research Department, the Fintech Unit and others – to ensure alignment and collaboration on policy and regulatory research initiatives.