JUSPAY Looking For Namma Yatri / Juspay : Policy & Government Relations at Bengaluru, Karnataka, Full Time

Namma Yatri / Juspay : Policy & Government Relations Role

Job Description:

● As the Policy and Government Relations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our government relations and public policy strategy. You will work closely with government agencies, regulators, and policymakers at both the state and central levels to ensure our platform operates in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

● Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with the evolving regulatory environment in the ride hailing industry in India. Ensure that our operations adhere to all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Prepare regular reports to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensure that all necessary permits and licenses are obtained and maintained.

● Government Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, regulatory bodies, and industry associations. Act as the primary point of contact for government agencies and represent our company in discussions related to policy and regulation.

● Policy Advocacy: Collaborate with internal teams to develop policy positions and advocate for changes or reforms that benefit our business and the mobility sector as a whole. Communicate these positions effectively to government stakeholders.

● Crisis Management: Address and resolve regulatory challenges or crises that may arise. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.

● Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with various stakeholders, including drivers, unions, open collective, and advocacy groups, to gather input, address concerns, and foster positive relationships.

● Brand advocacy at relevant mobility events/conferences. Participate in discussions/policy conversations at the state and central level.

Qualifications:

● Proven experience of 5+ in government relations, public policy, or a related role, ideally within the technology or transportation industry.

● Strong understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape in India; specific knowledge of the ride-hailing sector is a bonus

● Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with government officials and internal stakeholders.

● Problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

● Familiarity with local and central government processes and a track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes.

● Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks.

About Namma Yatri

Namma Yatri is an ecosystem initiative by Juspay. Namma Yatri is India’s first open mobility ride hailing app built on open protocols and 100% open-sourced. It is a community-first ride hailing app to make city transportation efficient, affordable, safe and sustainable. Its USPs are:

● Open Product: Powered by open-source software (like Android, Linux, ChatGPT, Google Chromium etc). Built on open protocols (like Internet, UPI, Mobile 4G/5G etc). Data is open (like Covid19 data, RTI, City’s weather etc). Open source enables transparency, collaboration and innovation.

● Zero Commission: It is a “direct-to-driver” app. There are no middle-men. What the customer pays goes 100% to the driver and his family. In the long term, this is more efficient & sustainable as the riders will pay less and drivers will earn more.

● Community-owned: It is owned by the city, not a single company. The product is defined by the city’s “Community Collective” which takes into account the interests of consumers & drivers and the local regulations. It has broad representation like administrators, philanthropists, influencers, technologists et al.

● Fast, Easy & Safe Rides: Blazingly fast, super-easy app to book rides. Door-step pickups by trusted drivers. Happy drivers and happy customers.

● Namma Yatri Traction so far

● 100% Open-sourced (customer app, driver app, backend platform, ops dashboard)

● Open-data here

● Bangalore: 1.2 Cr Trips. ~100K drivers onboarded. 20L+ registered users.

● Other cities: Kolkata, Mysuru, Cochin

About Juspay

Juspay is India’s foremost payments software platform. Juspay has multiple payment innovations under its name including Payment orchestration, Auto OTP reading (Juspay Safe), Visa 1-click checkout, UPI SDK etc. Juspay’s technology is embedded in over 400 Mn+ devices, 1.5Bn + Apps and and powers 50M+ transactions daily across sectors like e-commerce, telecom, consumer services, BFSI, entertainment, games etc. Juspay is a key contributor to ecosystem and social initiatives like BHIM app, OCEN (Open credit enablement network / GemSahay App) and Open Mobility (Beckn / Namma Yatri App).