Section Head, Regulatory Development & Government Affairs

Section Head, Regulatory Development & Government Affairs

U Mobile Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Section Head, Regulatory Development & Government Affairs

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Job Summary

Section Head of Regulatory Development & Government Affairs plays a key role in supporting the companys engagement with regulators and government stakeholders. This role is responsible for monitoring policy developments, preparing company positions, and ensuring effective participation in regulatory consultations and forums. Working under the direction of the GM, this role acts as a regulatory partner to internal teams, ensuring business initiatives align with national regulatory directions and obligations.

The Day-To-Day Activities

Regulatory Development & Policy Monitoring

Track and interpret developments in telecommunications and digital economy regulations, policies, and public consultations. Draft regulatory responses, policy position papers, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders. Support internal alignment by analyzing implications of proposed regulatory changes and pre-paring impact assessments.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

Represent the company in working-level engagements with regulatory authorities (e.g., MCMC), ministries (e.g., KKD, MITI), and industry groups. Coordinate and participate in industry forums, task forces, and regulatory discussions, ensuring company positions are well-articulated. Prepare and support senior leaderships participation in higher-level meetings with government bodies.

Internal Advisory & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Legal, Product, Technology, Commercial, and Enterprise teams to embed regulatory insights into business plans, product development, and go-to-market activities. Provide guidance on licensing, compliance obligations, policy advocacy opportunities, and risk mitigation for new or existing services. Consolidate business inputs and translate them into aligned regulatory submissions or positions.

Submissions & Documentation

Lead the preparation of accurate, timely, and high-quality regulatory submissions, reports, and correspondence. Maintain a structured and auditable record of regulatory filings, key engagement notes, and internal decision making trails.

About You

Bachelors degree in Law, Public Policy, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline. Additional certifications in regulatory affairs, policy advocacy, or public administration are ad-vantageous. 15 years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, or public policy, preferably within telco, tech, or a regulated industry. Demonstrated experience preparing regulatory submissions, engaging with government stakeholders, and navigating compliance matters. Strong understanding of Malaysian telecommunications regulations and policymaking pro-cesses. Excellent writing and communication skills — able to translate technical/regulatory matters into clear business advice. Stakeholder management — able to build rapport with regulators, internal business units, and industry peers. High attention to detail, with strong organizational skills in managing multiple regulatory workstreams.

Whats Next ? Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Seniority level

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Information :

• Company : U Mobile
• Position : Section Head, Regulatory Development & Government Affairs
• Location : Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
• Country : MY