Governance Associate - Sahamati

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the refinement of Sahamati’s codes of conduct, guidelines, and participatory governance initiatives. Support management and documentation of deliberations in committees, councils, working groups, and consultations; and translate discussions into actionable draft guidelines, codes of conduct and best practices. Work closely with ecosystem participants to gather feedback and build consensus on the updates to codes and best practices. Draft explanatory notes, papers, and guidance material to support member understanding and adoption of governance initiatives. Track and analyze member feedback to refine governance bye-laws and work with the legal department to resolve interpretation issues. Prepare internal briefs and public-facing reports on ecosystem adoption levels and the effectiveness of governance initiatives. Support publication of updated governance materials in collaboration with the legal and communications teams. Conduct research on governance frameworks globally, especially in Open Finance and related sectors. Ideal

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Economics, Finance, Technology Policy, or related fields. 2–5 years in governance, risk & compliance, public policy, or tech ecosystem policy roles. Ability to interpret complex regulatory and governance frameworks Strong writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex governance discussions. Systems thinker, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about fairness in digital ecosystems Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination abilities Familiarity with Account Aggregator Framework, Open Finance, digital consent systems, or similar data governance framework, is a strong plus. Why Join Us? A chance to work on governance challenges that affect millions of Indians and hundreds of institutions across the financial sector The opportunity to help shape how trust, consent, and compliance are built into India’s digital public infrastructure A collaborative and mission-driven environment that values clarity, neutrality, and trust A platform to work with senior leaders from across banks, fintechs, and regulated institutions in the BFSI sector To Apply Join us in our mission to promote financial inclusion and empower individuals across India through the Account Aggregator ecosystem. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team! Please submit your resume and cover letter to fairuse@sahamati.org.in . Please indicate “Governance Analyst” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until on a rolling basis, till an appropriate candidate is finalized. Location: Bengaluru (On-site) Department: Governance Reporting to: Senior Manager, Governance