Head of Policy

Who are Yapily

Yapily is on a mission to enable innovative companies to create better and fairer financial services for everyone, through the power of open banking.

Yapily is an open banking infrastructure platform solving a fundamental problem in financial services today: access. Historically, card networks have monopolised the global movement of money, and banks have monopolised the ownership of, and access to, financial data.

Yapily was founded to challenge these structures and create a global open economy that works for everyone. We exist behind the scenes, securely connecting companies - from growth to enterprise - to thousands of banks worldwide, enabling them to access data and initiate payments through the power of open banking.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a highly credible policy and regulatory leader who is motivated by Yapily’s mission to build a more open, competitive and fair financial system.

Operating at the intersection of regulation, technology, and business strategy, this role will build strong relationships across government, regulators, and industry to advance Yapily’s policy agenda. It requires actively monitoring and shaping developments in open banking and finance, digital identity, AI, and digital assets, translating complex regulatory change into clear positions and practical actions for the business. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver effective advocacy, manage regulatory risk, and support Yapily’s growth.

Above all, you care about shaping the future of financial services and want to play a central role in making Open Banking and Open Finance work at scale.

Learn more: https://www.yapily.com/company/about-us

Requirements

What you'll bring

• 7+ years in public policy, regulatory affairs, government relations or financial services policy; experience influencing UK and/or EU regulation and translating regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes is a strong advantage.
• Experience engaging directly with regulators, government bodies and policymakers.
• Deep understanding of payments, open banking and open finance, and the wider financial services regulatory landscape in the UK and EU. Working knowledge of stablecoin and digital asset regulation, including MiCA and the UK regime, is a plus. Knowledge of other jurisdictions, including the US, is a strong advantage.
• Expertise in emerging regulatory areas in the UK and EU, including AI and digital identity, is a plus.
• An understanding of, or strong interest in, agentic commerce and how AI agents will initiate and settle payments, along with the policy and product questions this raises, is a plus.
• Product experience and a genuine product instinct are a plus. You are comfortable owning a roadmap, writing requirements and working with engineering to ship, not only advising from the outside.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality policy submissions, briefing notes and advocacy materials.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience advising senior-level stakeholders on regulatory risk, opportunity and strategic positioning.
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and managing evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy, with a strong interest in how technology enables regulatory compliance and business innovation.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
• We also offer an additional holiday day after 1 year's service, up to the value of 5 days
• We’re serious about work/life balance and operate hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, working from our amazing office space or work abroad for up to 30 days per year ‘Nomad Working’
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity leave
• £200 annual Learning and Personal Development budget
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme which offers £1,000 per employee referral
• Monthly social budget
• Daily snacks provided in the office
• Dog friendly office