Director, Public Affairs Singapore

About the role

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp, offering food delivery, payments and transport. Its Singapore Public Affairs and Policy team develops strategies and runs engagements on public policy and the national agenda in Singapore, supporting GrabHQ and the local business with the government, community stakeholders and the policy community. Reporting to the Managing Director of Singapore, the Director shapes and drives policies on data, gig economy and "big tech" regulation across Grab's transport, delivery and financial services businesses. The role is based onsite at the Grab One North office.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Grab's liaison with public stakeholders, expand its network and represent Grab on key issues
• Analyze public policy issues, develop positions and provide advocacy recommendations
• Develop and implement the platform policy and advocacy strategy to meet Grab's public policy goals
• Collaborate with local and regional teams (public relations, product, legal, privacy, safety, business) to plan and deliver public affairs campaigns
• Advise Grab's leaders on priorities and plans
• Build the strategy for engagement with government bodies, regulatory agencies and third parties, and help build lasting relationships
• Lead the development of public-private partnerships that support government priorities and deliver value to the local community

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in public or government affairs, public policy, consulting or regulatory roles in Singapore, with at least 3 to 4 years at director level
• Knowledge of Singapore government priorities and political developments
• Experience managing a team of experts
• Readiness to solve unforeseen challenges, seize opportunities and adapt strategies quickly

Required skills

• Building and maintaining relationships with governments, the community and the public policy community
• Leading cross-team initiatives such as the gig economy to strengthen partnerships with the government and community

What we offer

• Term life insurance and comprehensive medical insurance
• GrabFlex benefits package
• Parental and birthday leave, plus LASA volunteering leave
• Confidential assistance programme for Grabbers and their families
• FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours