Associate Director, Corporate Affairs

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A. Role Purpose

The Corporate Affairs Associate Director leads NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam’s engagement with government and regulatory stakeholders, proactively shaping and responding to the evolving regulatory landscape for innovation and technology. This role is pivotal in positioning NAB Vietnam as a trusted, long-term digital partner to Vietnam. 

B. Key Responsibilities

Executive Government Engagement Planning 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for engagement with regulators. 
• Build and execute a structured plan for the General Director to engage with key government leaders and agencies: 
• Preparing briefing materials, coordinating high-level meetings, and ensuring top leader of the Centre is positioned as the official representative and trusted partner of NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam in all government interactions. 
• The plan should support the Centre’s strategic objectives and reinforce its image as a leading Global Capabilities Centre and technology innovation partner in Vietnam. 

Regulatory Engagement & Advocacy 

• Build and maintain regular, open, and constructive relationships with senior officials, ensuring NAB’s strategic objectives and innovation agenda are well understood. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to regulatory engagement. 
• Track and report on engagement outcomes, opportunities, ensuring executive visibility and Board alignment. 

Governance & Reporting

• Regularly update the Board and executive team on regulatory developments, engagement outcomes.
• Ensure all engagement activities are documented and compliant with NAB Group’s Regulatory Engagement Standards.

Goals Expected:

• Short-term (6–12 months): Map key stakeholders, establish regular engagement cadence, develop regulatory engagement plan, and measure engagement impact. 
• Medium-term (1–2 years): Position NAB Vietnam as a successful global capabilities centre in Vietnam, and secure NAB’s role as a trusted partner in Vietnam’s digital transformation. 

Fulfil other tasks as assigned by your People Leader and/or authorized representative of NAB Vietnam from time to time.

C. Key Competencies & Experience 

• Proven experience in government relations, or corporate affairs at a senior level, ideally within technology, banking, or innovation sectors. 
• Strong understanding of Vietnam’s regulatory environment for technology and innovation, and established relationships with key ministries and government agencies. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. 
• Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing complex engagement roadmaps.
• Legal or policy background preferred; experience with public-private partnerships and digital policy is highly valued. 

D. The Benefits And Perks

We appreciate and reward our colleagues who do great work every day – from excelling for our customers, to taking ownership of an issue to get it resolved. Here’s how we support our people with a range of exclusive benefits.

1. Generous compensation and benefit package

• Attractive Salary

• 20-day paid annual leave and 7-day paid sick leave
• 13th month salary and Annual Performance Bonus
• Premium healthcare for yourself and family members
• Monthly allowance for team activities
• Premium welcome kit and occasional gifts of appreciation
• Extra benefits on your work anniversary

2. Exciting career and development opportunities

• Large scale products with modern technologies in banking domain
• Clear roadmap for career advancement in both technical and leadership pathways
• Access to digital learning platform such as Udemy
• Consistent and high-quality leadership training through the Distinctive Leadership program (DLP)
• Specialist capabilities and accreditations in key skill areas such as Cloud Engineering, Digital, Data, Security and SREs (Site reliability engineers)
• Sponsored English course with native teachers
• Opportunity for training in Australia

3. Professional and engaging working environment

• Hybrid working model and excellent work-life balance
• State-of-the-art & modern Agile office
• Food and beverages in the office pantry
• Employee Assistance Program to improve your physical and mental health
• Annual team activities and company events
• A solid and talented team behind you – great people who love what they do
• A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WORKS BETTER FOR EVERYONE
• Hybrid working model and excellent work-life balance
• State-of-the-art & modern Agile office
• Food and beverages in the office pantry
• Employee Assistance Program to improve your physical and mental health
• Annual team activities and company events
• A solid and talented team behind you – great people who love what they do
• A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WORKS BETTER FOR EVERYONE

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their true authentic selves at NAB. With our focus on inclusion and diversity, and in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups, NAB is a place where First Nations colleagues, colleagues of all genders, sexualities and ages, carers and colleagues with disability, and colleagues from all cultures, races and religions have the opportunity to thrive, connect and grow.

We are intent on providing an environment where you can work your way. Ask about our many flexible work options and please let us know if we can provide any adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Cloud-First

NAB is undergoing an exciting "Cloud First" technology transformation by taking advantage of the latest tools and techniques used by leading technology and digital companies globally. But it’s not just about the Tech, we are also investing heavily in our people, so if you have an appetite to learn, grow and elevate others around you, this is the place for you!

If this excites you, let's have a chat over a cup of coffee!

It's more than just a career at NAB!

We believe in people with people and dreams, and we want you to achieve your aspirations. More than just a career, NAB Vietnam offers you a flexibility to balance your work - life, the opportunity to grow as professionals, people and a complete set of well-being offerings. If you have an appetite to learn, grow and elevate others around you, this is the place for you.

It'S More Than Money

We naturally also provide a very competitive remuneration package but a career with us is about a lot more than money. We believe in people with ideas and dreams, and we want you to achieve your aspirations. We will work together to deliver exceptional products and outcomes that push the limits of our own aspirations. Our passion for creating value and exceeding our customers' expectations means we are constantly striving to redefine our standards of excellence. You will have our backing to develop and our encouragement to explore, realize and reach your full potential.