Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Southeast Asia

at  SP Global

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Background in financial services, sustainability, and technology issues.
Experience working with Southeast Asian governments.
Strong network of contacts in Southeast Asian government.
Proactive self-starter. Ability to lead and evaluate issues independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong understanding of political dynamics, and a high attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ years of experience working in government, financial services and technology companies, or industry associations.
Familiarity with energy transition issues and ESG policies.
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline a plus.
Familiarity working in regulatory and compliance a plus.

OUR PEOPLE:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Grade Level (for internal use): 13
The Role: Director, Southeast Asia, Government Affairs and Public Policy
Grade (for internal reference only) : 12 / 13
The Team: In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects across a broad range of issues. You will report to the Head of International Government Affairs, Asia Pacific and Latin America. You will coordinate closely with the business and product organizations and key cross-functional partners to design and evaluate responses to policy challenges, help develop globally consistent messaging around key issues, and engage key stakeholders.
The Impact: You have a strong track record in effective communication and relationship management along with excellent analytical and organizational skills. You can collaborate seamlessly with your colleagues and are able to develop and implement creative ideas with the discipline to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment. You have experience either working with or in a corporate public policy team, regulatory agency, trade association, or other government role as well as a demonstrated ability to grasp complex technical and policy issues. You will help develop the government engagement strategies, manage relationships, and directly engage with Southeast Asian policymakers. In addition, you will consult with our internal teams on the implications of regulatory developments on products and services, working with a closely coordinated group of professionals to plan, develop, and respond to changing conditions and actively support advocacy efforts that drive adoption of policies based on S&P Global priority issues.
What’s in it for you : As Director, Government Affairs, you are a collaborative visionary who will help deliver against S&P Global’s advocacy strategy. You will be a key member of our government affairs practice helping to track, manage, and advance issues with policy makers and influencers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work closely with leaders in our business divisions as well as external stakeholders to support advocacy efforts and to drive adoption of policies based on S&P Global priority issues.
Advise S&P Global division leaders on policy risks impacting the business and align with advocacy efforts to mitigate policy, regulatory and governmental risks to the SPGI business. Collaborate with the Global Public Policy Team to develop written content and policy position papers for internal and external distribution.
Coordinate closely with Global Public Policy Team to provide best-in-class engagement support for Senior Leaders across the company on thought leadership priorities, bi-lateral meetings, trade association partnerships, and events.
Identify opportunities for division senior leadership to provide thought leadership to and build relationships with key government officials, trade groups and other key industry stakeholders and influencers.
Manage internal communication and internal relationships, as well as external relationships with governments, associations and third parties to promote SPGI policy priorities.
Serve as a liaison to SPGI legal, compliance, and enterprise risk teams to flag potential risks as well as identify proactive policy changes we can promote externally.

OUR PURPOSE:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.