Government Relations Officer at Opay

OPay is a mobile money platform operated by OPay Digital Services Limited and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Launched in June 2018, the company has spread its services across all 36 states in Nigeria with over 500,000 mobile money merchants. We are more than a payment company. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy financial and social inclusion, without regard for physical borders, boundaries, or even social status.

OPay is a one-stop mobile-based platform for payment and other important services in your everyday life. Millions of users rely on OPay every day to send and receive money and pay bills.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Government Relations Officer

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Lagos (Onsite)

Job Description

• We are seeking proactive and well-connected Government Relations Officers to manage and strengthen OPay’s relationship with key government agencies, regulators, and stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate will support regulatory compliance, monitor policy changes, and advocate for OPay’s interests while ensuring a smooth operational environment in Lagos and Abuja.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Track, analyze, and interpret new and pending legislation, regulations, and policies that may impact OPay’s business.
• Provide internal stakeholders with insights and updates on policy developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Compliance, Operations) to align business goals with regulatory expectations.
• Prepare reports, position papers, and briefing notes for management.
• Support the company in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Facilitate timely approvals, licenses, and permits required for business operations.
• Represent OPay at government and regulatory meetings, industry forums, and public hearings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory landscape in Nigeria’s fintech, banking, or payments industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple engagements.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• 3–5 years’ proven experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, or stakeholder management(preferably within financial services/fintech).
• Strong network and connections within government and regulatory agencies in Nigeria.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a fast-paced fintech, financial services, or telecoms company.
• Understanding of Central Bank of Nigeria regulations.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 6th October, 2025.