Please Note: This role requires the ability to work on site 3 days per week per company policy
This role is funded through 14 May 2027
The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) helps leaders anticipate exponential technologies and drive responsible sectoral and industry transformation. It creates and scales initiatives in a global network of government- and not-for-profit hosted centres which give national trailblazers access to a trusted platform of sharing, learning, and problem-solving.
Why we are recruiting
The Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP) is a new initiative launched by the World Economic Forum which is designed to support the evolution of regulatory systems that are more adaptive, inclusive, and fit for purpose in a rapidly changing world. Through this initiative, we aim to better understand the impact of regulation, share practical tools and approaches, and facilitate global collaboration on regulatory innovation.
To deliver this vision, the Forum is recruiting a Lead to drive project execution, strategic partner engagement, and community development for GRIP. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of regulation by connecting forward-thinking stakeholders and supporting practical solutions for more effective governance.
Reporting lines & interactions
The Lead, Global Regulatory Innovation Platform, will be responsible for building and managing the GRIP, including the development of the knowledge products, growing the community and overseeing the knowledge platform. The position reports to the Head of Digital Inclusion. The successful candidate will work internally across multiple Centres and teams, and externally with regulators, CLOs, government leaders, business executives, experts and practitioners from across industries and sectors.
Breakdown of main responsibilities
Project Leadership and Delivery
Oversee the day-to-day project management and operationalization of GRIP, ensuring alignment with key milestones and deliverables.
Lead coordination across the five GRIP workstreams, including the Global Regulatory Playbook, Future-Readiness Index, Intelligence Hub, capacity-building efforts, and innovation dialogues.
Manage and monitor timelines, budgets, and performance indicators in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Build a robust and engaged multistakeholder community who make up core pillars of the regulatory ecosystem
Cultivate and manage relationships with senior leaders from regulatory agencies, international organizations, governments, and partner companies.
Organize and facilitate working groups, roundtables, and high-level dialogues.
Build synergies with relevant Forum communities including Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, and C4IR Centres.
Content and Knowledge Curation
Keep abreast of key developments in the area of regulation and identify strategic opportunities to inform solutions at global, national and community levels.
Oversee the development of reports, case studies, knowledge products, and communications related to GRIP activities.
Coordinate with content specialists and project fellows to ensure high-quality outputs aligned with the initiative’s objectives.
Contribute to the visibility of GRIP through blogs, media engagement, and thought leadership.
Preferred requirements and experience
7–10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, law, public policy, or a related field.
Proven track record in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects or platforms at the global or regional level.
Master’s or law degree
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work across different cultures and with senior executives and leaders from private and public sectors
Excellent verbal and written language skills in English, verbal proficiency in other languages is an asset
Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible organizational structure
Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed.
Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!
