Public Policy Associate

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.

We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.

We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Your Mission

At Teya, we are building the future of financial services for small businesses across Europe. Building a clear, trusted, and consistent external voice is central to that ambition. As an Associate in the Corporate and Regulatory Affairs team, you will play a key role in shaping Teya’s reputation and public presence with policymakers, regulators, media, and industry stakeholders.

This role sits at the intersection of public policy, regulatory affairs, and corporate communications. You will help ensure that Teya is visible, credible, and well understood externally by policymakers, regulators, and the media, supporting a steady cadence of corporate communications, public affairs, and thought leadership, while actively tracking regulatory developments and contributing to Teya’s engagement with regulators and industry bodies.

You will work closely with colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Brand, Marketing, and Product, contributing to initiatives that build Teya’s profile, influence public debate, and strengthen its standing.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of corporate communications activity, including corporate announcements, press materials, external briefings, and background notes for media and stakeholder engagement.

• Contribute to building and maintaining Teya’s external voice and reputation by supporting PR activity, media messaging, industry commentary, and thought leadership content.

• Assist in managing relationships with journalists, industry commentators, policymakers, and trade bodies, including preparation for meetings, briefings, and events.

• Monitor financial services policy and regulatory developments in the UK and Europe (including FCA, PRA, EBA, and ECB), translating them into clear insights that inform Teya’s regulatory positioning, external communications, and internal stakeholders.

• Support advocacy, public policy, and regulatory engagement by contributing to position papers, consultation responses, and regulator-facing materials that reflect Teya’s strategic priorities.

• Work with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to help shape Teya’s regulatory positions on emerging rules and consultations, ensuring they are coherent, well evidenced, and aligned with commercial priorities.

• Coordinate inputs from internal teams to ensure consistency between regulatory positions, policy views, and external communications across channels.

Requirements

• One to three years of experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, corporate communications, financial services, consulting, or a related field.

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and credible materials for external audiences.

• Experience supporting corporate communications, public affairs, regulatory engagement, or stakeholder management, ideally in financial services or another regulated industry.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a structured and reliable way.

• Close attention to detail and sound judgement when working on externally facing materials.

• A genuine interest in financial services, public policy, and financial regulation, and in how companies build trust, reputation, and influence over time.

The Perks

• Physical and mental health support through our partnership with Gympass (Wellhub)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Health and Life Insurance

• Pension Scheme

• 25 days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)

• Office snacks and a collaborative, informal working environment in Central London

Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.