Senior Policy Manager

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.

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Requirements

Key Tasks …

• Own and develop the company’s public policy and regulatory strategy across the UK and EU.
• Build and articulate clear policy positions on open banking, open finance, payments and related and emerging areas of interest.
• Monitor, analyse, and influence relevant policy, legislative, and regulatory developments.
• Draft consultation responses, policy briefings, position papers, and stakeholder communications.
• Lead engagement with government departments, regulators, politicians across the UK and EU.
• Represent the company at industry forums, working groups, and external events.
• Advise senior leadership and product teams on regulatory risk, opportunity, and strategic positioning.
• Anticipate emerging policy trends in fintech, including AI, digital identity, and digital assets, and translate them into business impact.
• Coordinate internal input across legal, compliance, product, and commercial teams.

This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other tasks that we ask you to be involved in from time to time. Above all, you are flexible and want to add value wherever you can. You understand that in a start-up, priorities change and we all need to be adaptable. Not only will you be comfortable when asked to input and lead in other areas, but you’ll be comfortable being a self-starter and instigating changes yourself.

For your new role

• 7+ years’ experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, government relations, or financial services policy, with a strong track record of influencing UK and/or EU regulation and being able to translate regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes
• Experience engaging directly with regulators, government bodies, and policymakers.
• Deep understanding of payments, open banking/open finance, and the wider financial services regulatory landscape in the UK and EU. Knowledge of other jurisdictions is a bonus.
• Demonstrable expertise in emerging regulatory areas in the UK/EU, including AI, digital assets and digital identity.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality policy submissions, briefing notes, and advocacy materials.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging at senior level.
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and managing evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of and thrive when navigating in-depth product specifications to provide practical compliance advice to the business.
• Tech-savvy, with a strong interest in how technology enables regulatory compliance and business innovation.

Benefits

OUR BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) in the UK
• 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

OUR VALUES

We obsess about quality

• Our customers have entrusted us with a critical function in a regulated industry…and we take that responsibility seriously. We always assume ownership and hold ourselves accountable.

We are curious

• Our innovation is powered by our collective growth mindset. We’re lifelong learners who challenge assumptions, experiment, and iterate.

We act with integrity

• We’re guided by our mission and earn and maintain trust by doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy.

We are do-ers

• We reject indifference and agility is our strength.
• We’re motivated by challenges, and biassed towards action.

We problem-solve together

• We’re diverse people in diverse places, and know the best solutions are born out of collaboration. We win, lose, and learn…together.