Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer

The Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer (CRAO) is responsible for leading the organizations regulatory strategy ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations and industry requirements while supporting business growth and market expansion. The CRAO serves as the primary liaison with regulators government agencies and industry bodies proactively managing regulatory risks and influencing policy developments that impact the organization.

• Develop and execute the organizations regulatory affairs strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Advise the CEO Board and executive leadership on regulatory developments and emerging risks.
• Anticipate regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations and strategy.
• Lead regulatory engagement initiatives to support corporate growth and innovation.

• Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with applicable regulations laws and industry standards.
• Establish regulatory compliance frameworks policies and controls.
• Monitor compliance performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and disclosure requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities and government agencies.
• Manage regulatory examinations inspections and audits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators policymakers and industry associations.
• Represent the organization in regulatory consultations and industry forums.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments.
• Analyze proposed regulations and provide strategic recommendations.
• Influence policy discussions through engagement with industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to consultations policy papers and regulatory inquiries.

• Identify assess and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Collaborate with Legal Compliance Risk and Internal Audit functions.
• Ensure alignment between regulatory requirements and enterprise governance frameworks.
• Provide regular regulatory risk reporting to executive leadership and the Board.

• Oversee licensing registrations certifications and regulatory approvals.
• Support market entry initiatives and expansion into new jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory applications and filings.
• Manage regulatory approval processes for new products and services.

• Lead implementation of new regulatory requirements across the organization.
• Coordinate cross-functional regulatory projects and remediation programs.
• Ensure business units understand and comply with regulatory obligations.
• Develop regulatory training and awareness programs.

• Build and lead a high-performing regulatory affairs team.
• Develop regulatory expertise across the organization.
• Manage regulatory affairs budgets and external advisory relationships.
• Promote a culture of compliance and proactive regulatory engagement.

• Bachelors degree in Law Business Finance Public Policy Economics Healthcare Science or related field.
• Masters degree MBA JD LLB or relevant professional qualification preferred.
• 15 years of experience in regulatory affairs compliance legal risk or government relations.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing regulatory functions.
• Strong experience engaging with regulators and government authorities.
• Deep understanding of industry-specific regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

• Regulatory Strategy & Governance
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Government & Regulatory Relations
• Policy Analysis & Advocacy
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Regulatory Change Management
• Licensing & Regulatory Approvals
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Crisis & Issue Management
• Negotiation & Influence