Regulatory & Public Affairs Manager

About the role

Manulife is looking for a Regulatory & Public Affairs Manager to work at the intersection of regulatory affairs, public policy and stakeholder engagement within one of Vietnam's leading life insurers. The role monitors and assesses regulatory and political developments, supports policy advocacy and engages with government and industry stakeholders, with exposure to senior management, regulators and regional partners.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and update the Executive Management Team on regulatory and legislative developments affecting Manulife and the insurance industry, and assess the business implications of emerging regulations and policy proposals.
• Support the development of regulatory positions, consultation responses and advocacy materials.
• Organise engagements with regulators, government agencies and industry associations, including briefs, talking points, presentations and follow-up reports.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory requests and ensure timely submission of periodic and ad hoc reports to regulators.
• Handle administrative procedures with the administrative offices of the ISA, MOF, regulators and IAV, including submitting hard-copy documents such as letters, reports and dossiers for approvals.
• Prepare reports for the Regional Office, manage calendars, meetings and action items, and support translation of materials between Vietnamese and English.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Affairs or related functions.
• Preferred: experience in insurance, financial services, consulting, government agencies, industry associations or multinational corporations.
• Preferred: knowledge of Vietnam's regulatory framework, financial services regulations or public policy environment, and experience preparing regulatory submissions and policy papers.

Required skills

• Analytical and research capabilities, with strong writing and presentation skills in Vietnamese and English.
• Ability to draft briefing notes, reports and correspondence for senior management.
• Stakeholder management, project coordination and attention to detail.
• Potential to become a future Regulatory & Public Affairs leader.