18 Think Tanks jobs in Singapore

Global Human Resources Director.Transforming Organizations through Strategic HR Leadership

Role summary

The Public Policy (APAC) Senior Manager will join the GS1 Global Public Policy team and collaborate daily with GS1 offices and colleagues in Asia-Pacific. The position will have accountability for the execution of public policy activities that advance the GS1 Global public policy strategy and GS1 Asia-Pacific regional priorities. Responsibilities include engaging with regulators, intergovernmental organisations, industry associations, and other stakeholders, while also working closely with GS1 offices in approximately 20 markets.

The position requires extensive experience in the regulatory and public policy environment within Asia-Pacific and aims to promote understanding of global standards and regulatory harmonisation among key stakeholders. It offers the opportunity to work with a leading international organisation focused on enhancing safety and efficiency in global commerce by partnering with businesses and governments.

Responsibilities

• Expand regional public policy engagement through strategic engagements with stakeholders
• Regulatory Monitoring – identify and track legislative and regulatory developments at national and regional level in Asia-Pacific that influence the implementation of GS1 global public policy priorities and recommend a course of action
• Monitor and evaluate collaboration and project opportunities with government, intergovernmental organisations and industry groups/trade associations
• Proactively assess draft legislation and provide advice to Global public policy team on further action
• Assist in the coordination of policy positions with GS1 member organisations in Asia-Pacific to execute the Global Public Policy directions
• Consult with senior management of GS1 Member Organisations to further the strategic global public policy priorities
• Secure GS1 participation in key conferences, meetings, forums, represent GS1 there and ensure opportunities for global public policy leadership to participate
• Oversee the day-to-day activities related Public Policy projects

Education/experience

• Bachelor's level degree (required) in relevant field, such as public affairs, political science, international relations or business with more than 6 to 8 years of work experience
• Sector-specific experience in food, retail, e-commerce, supply chain logistics, sustainability or working in government and a thorough understanding of how trade associations and chambers of commerce function.
• Experience from APEC, ASEAN or regional/global intergovernmental organisations or government agencies and functioning in key Asian Pacific markets (e.g., experience from Australia, Japan, India, China, Indonesia) is highly appreciated.

Skills

• Must be fluent in English, oral and written; knowledge of major Asian language is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – confident presenter and public speaker.
• Proven organisational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaborative skills, an international mindset and willingness to proactively involve stakeholders from a wide range of countries and support multicultural working groups.
• Comfortable learning about new technology and explaining it in a simple way for external audiences such as industry and government.
• Willingness to be part of a globally distributed team which will meet virtually more than in person.
• Excellent time management with flexibility to cater to commitments across multiple time zones.
• Highly motivated and detail oriented, with the proven ability to follow through on short and long-term work streams.
• Ability to create strong and trusted relationships with a globally distributed team in a multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrates integrity, passion, energy, and drive in their work.

This job may require up to 10% global travel.

IMPORTANT! Please do not contact hiring managers. Apply as directed and we will be in touch if you are a good fit.

GS1 Overview

GS1 develops and maintains the most widely used supply chain standards that are fundamental to numerous enterprises around the world. The best-known symbol of GS1 standards is the barcode, named by the BBC as one of “the 50 things that made the world economy”. Five decades ago, we started by helping food retailers do business more efficiently and reduce consumer prices. Today, GS1 standards improve the efficiency, safety, and visibility of supply chains across physical and digital channels in 25 sectors, including retail omnichannel and e-commerce, healthcare, transport and logistics, food service, technical industries, and humanitarian logistics. Our scale and reach – local Member Organisations (MO) in 120 countries, 2 million user companies, and 10 billion transactions every day – help ensure that GS1 standards create a common language that supports systems and processes across the globe.

GS1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will never unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, or political opinions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
• Industries

Job Title

Ecosystem Development Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Ecosystem Development Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and providing assessment of relevant public policies and the ensuing opportunities for our ecosystem.

The role involves working closely with various teams, including investment, portfolio development, and emerging technologies groups, to represent our positions on a multitude of policy issues. You will identify and map key policy stakeholders, develop engagement strategies, track and monitor strategic policy issues, and lead workstreams for cross-cutting projects/issues involving multiple teams across the organisation.

Responsibilities

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Policy Strategy Partners (PSP) team sits within Netflix’s Global Affairs team, as a global, central function to provide substantive advice, industry and business acumen, strategic vision, global connectivity and intelligence to our regional policy teams and the business as a whole.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager to sit in the Product & Tech Public Policy team within PSP to help design and implement strategic positioning and advocacy efforts. The Product & Tech Public Policy Team serves as a resource for colleagues around the world, in many other teams across the business, within the Global Affairs team, and for regional and country policy leads, in areas including accessibility, online safety, connectivity, media or tech policy. The Product & Tech Public Policy Team also leads the company’s engagements with civil society and industry organizations involved in tech policy.

The PSP team is highly integrated and collaborative. The role will also work closely with other parts of the PSP and Global Affairs teams (including other subject matter areas, such as sustainability, culture or trade policy) in developing analysis and collaborating on engagements and responses.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with internal stakeholders such as Product, Tech and Legal, as well as the Global Affairs team - especially the regional and country policy leads - to translate & distil salient policy developments in national and international fora into Netflix engagement strategies & tactics
• Support the Director, Product & Tech Public Policy, in policy and advocacy development efforts for the subject matter areas within the Product & Tech Public Policy portfolio, with a focus on internet-based, on-demand, media service regulations
• Partner with business and product teams to develop and implement our strategies around regulatory developments in these subject matter areas
• Support the broader Global Affairs team on the policy areas within the Product & Tech Public Policy portfolio, including tracking country-level developments, developing analyses & collateral for meetings with stakeholders, regulatory and policy filings, and partnering with product & legal teams on strategic engagement initiatives
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders to improve awareness and understanding of Netflix’s businesses and policy positions
• Partner with business, product, legal teams, and our communications team, to develop and refine our messaging around these complex public policy topics

Requirements:

• Degree in Public Policy, Politics, Economics, Law, International Relations, or a related field
• Proven years of experience in public policy
• Working knowledge of the global media and entertainment industry and its regulatory landscape

What will put you ahead:

• Experience in a regulator, international or regional organization, or a large multinational corporation with in-house experience
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful public policy strategies for one or more issues areas either as an individual or as a people manager
• Proven track record and expertise in the areas of internet-based, on-demand, media service regulations
• Experience working specifically within public policy development or advocacy functions

We need someone who:

• Can hit the ground running and work autonomously but is also a great team player.
• Can work cross-functionally with a variety of teams and synthesize the views into a holistic Netflix position on policy.
• Is used to working alongside creative, legal and business execs in setting context around the changing regulatory frameworks and spotting global themes.
• Is willing to travel internationally.
• Is intellectually curious, demonstrates great initiative and will welcome the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Overview

Government Affairs & Public Policy Lead/Analyst

Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to launch digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos. Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, and operates three distinct businesses: Circles.Life, Circles Aspire, and Jetpac. Circles is backed by global investors and has a track record of backing industry challengers.

About The Role

Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) advises the company on global government engagements and regulatory matters, while cultivating Circles’ partnerships with key policy stakeholders.

• Conduct policy and legislative research that reflects the team’s priorities and contributes to critical policy outcomes.
• Monitor and analyse regulatory and policy trends; succinctly synthesize the information for internal audiences.
• Advise cross-functional teams launching new products and enhancements on regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement regulatory compliance solutions.
• Engage policy stakeholders, including government agencies and industry associations, to build partnership initiatives.

• Strong command of English; clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Active listening, openness to dialogue, and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to step outside comfort zone and contribute to collective success.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage shifting priorities.
• Can-do attitude with ownership and accountability; eagerness to learn and grow; openness to constructive feedback.
• University degree in Social Science, Communications or Law-related disciplines.
• 5-7 years of experience in a related field.

Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.

By submitting an application for this position, you consent to Circles’ Candidate Data Protection and Privacy Policy. You acknowledge the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data for recruitment purposes, and understand you may withdraw consent at any time. Where a third party submits on your behalf, you authorize disclosure of relevant personal data.

To all recruitment agencies: Circles will only acknowledge resumes shared by recruitment agencies if selected in our preferred supplier partnership program. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Circles employees, or any other company location. Circles will not be held accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes not uploaded via our ATS.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• General Business, Management, and Administrative
• Industries: Software Development

Overview

Government Affairs & Public Policy Lead/Analyst

Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to launch digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos. Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, and operates three distinct businesses: Circles.Life, Circles Aspire, and Jetpac. Circles is backed by global investors and has a track record of backing industry challengers.

About The Role

Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) advises the company on global government engagements and regulatory matters, while cultivating Circles’ partnerships with key policy stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct policy and legislative research that reflects the team’s priorities and contributes to critical policy outcomes.
• Monitor and analyse regulatory and policy trends; succinctly synthesize the information for internal audiences.
• Advise cross-functional teams launching new products and enhancements on regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement regulatory compliance solutions.
• Engage policy stakeholders, including government agencies and industry associations, to build partnership initiatives.

What You Have

• Strong command of English; clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Active listening, openness to dialogue, and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to step outside comfort zone and contribute to collective success.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage shifting priorities.
• Can-do attitude with ownership and accountability; eagerness to learn and grow; openness to constructive feedback.
• University degree in Social Science, Communications or Law-related disciplines.
• 5-7 years of experience in a related field.

About Circles

Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.

Data Protection and Privacy

By submitting an application for this position, you consent to Circles’ Candidate Data Protection and Privacy Policy. You acknowledge the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data for recruitment purposes, and understand you may withdraw consent at any time. Where a third party submits on your behalf, you authorize disclosure of relevant personal data.

To all recruitment agencies: Circles will only acknowledge resumes shared by recruitment agencies if selected in our preferred supplier partnership program. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Circles employees, or any other company location. Circles will not be held accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes not uploaded via our ATS.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business, Management, and Administrative
• Industries: Software Development

Senior Director, Public Policy, Asia Pacific
Job Title:
Senior Director, Public Policy, Asia Pacific
Reports to:
Head of Public Policy, Asia Pacific
Job purpose
The Senior Director of Public Policy, Asia Pacific is responsible for identifying, prioritizing and managing regulatory analysis and advocacy pertaining to OTC derivatives with a specific emphasis in the Asia Pacific region. The Senior Director will be part of a Global Public Policy team and will work to advance Asia Pacific and international advocacy efforts by representing the organization before policy makers and financial regulators. The Senior Director will support ISDA and members in furtherance of ISDA’s advocacy efforts in the Asia Pacific region (ex-Japan). This role will include research and analysis as well as high level engagement with public policy team members, ISDA member firms, regulators and external policymakers on a variety of complex financial services issues.
The role requires strong understanding of the public policy landscape in Asia-Pacific, with a strong focus on India, as well as a firm grasp of the diverse political, regulatory, and economic environments.
Duties and responsibilities
Policy Development:
Driving the development of key projects under ISDA’s Asia Pacific Public Policy strategy and contributing to the development and execution of Global Public Policy strategies, including market developments, with a strong focus on India and other emerging markets.
Knowledgeable about relevant policy issues, for being reliable and honest in the provision of both information and opinion to policy makers, and for acting as a role model for the Policy team at ISDA.
Represent ISDA at policy forums, conferences and events where Asia Pacific Public Policy issues are discussed, or where policymakers participate.
Leading high impact working groups in new and/or highly impactful/high risk areas (removal of regulatory barriers in certain jurisdictions, development of markets subject to limitations or restrictions).
Managing and providing guidance and support to colleagues across the policy team.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships across ISDA and with ISDA members through effective counsel on Public Policy issues.
Providing support to the team on Asia Pacific public policy issues as necessary.
Advocacy:
Advises and executes the development of public policy strategies to support member priorities.
Liaises and builds effective, credible relationships with policymakers, regulators, government agencies, international standard-setting bodies and other opinion leaders.
Adheres to any relevant codes of conduct or legislation regulating the conduct of public policy advocacy.
Educates government officials, members and employees on important issues and supports strategic debates.
Shapes public policy through education and advocacy, maintaining and strengthening ISDA’s reputation.
Internal Collaboration:
Work closely with public policy team across different ISDA offices and cross-functional teams to ensure policy alignment and support integrated organizational goals.
Drafting and Reporting:
Ability to write compelling and persuasive briefing papers, synthesizing member input.
Market Knowledge:
Researching topics and news related to the members and issues you deal with.
Being well-versed in issues of the day, and in those that affect ISDA members in particular.
Research and analysis of legislation and regulatory proposals.
Qualifications
Degree in political sciences, history, law or economics desirable.
Further financial qualifications an advantage.
Strong knowledge of the derivatives market and regulation is an advantage.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with good facilitation and presentation skills and proven track record of communicating successfully across jurisdictions.
Ability to influence without authority and interact credibly with all levels of the organization.
Excellent consultative ability and interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to promote change and manage resistance and have difficult conversations while maintaining working relationships.
Strong working knowledge of European Public Policy regarding Derivatives.
Deep knowledge of the public policy environment in India, with significant experience navigating regulatory, legislative, and governmental processes at the central and state levels.
Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Experience
Min. 4 yrs experience operating at Senior Director/Executive Director level in a public policy role in financial services.
About ISDA
Since 1985, ISDA has worked to make the global derivatives markets safer and more efficient. ISDA has over 1,000 member institutions from 76 countries, spanning corporations, investment managers, government and supranational entities, insurance companies, energy and commodities firms, and international and regional banks. Members also include exchanges, clearing houses, repositories, law and accounting firms, and other service providers. Information about ISDA and its activities is available on the Association’s website: Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Overview
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
This position is based in Singapore and reports directly to the Head of Asia-Pacific Public Policy.
Responsibilities
Maintain and build relationships with SEA policymakers and political figures
Identify, monitor, and analyze policy issues affecting Roblox in Southeast Asia
Develop and execute policy strategies around issues important to Roblox
Assist the wider public policy team on ongoing projects and initiatives
Advise Roblox internal stakeholders on policy matters as inputs to the development of our products and business operations
Articulate Roblox’s public policy positions and produce briefing papers and consultation responses
Be highly supported in your efforts to maintain both a work and personal life, to build your career, and encouraged to take on responsibilities and risks that help you grow
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Media, Technology, or related field of study or equivalent
10+ years of experience working with policymakers and stakeholders across Southeast Asia
Deep knowledge of the Southeast Asia policymaking and public opinion process
Extensive experience in intelligence collection and analysis, strategy development, project management, cross-functional partnership
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Passionate about public policy issues in Southeast Asia
A solutions-driven and results-oriented strategic thinker
A dynamic and engaging presenter with stellar oral delivery
Detail-oriented, with strong communication, planning and organizational skills
Self-directed, with the ability to define your own work and processes
A team player, who values collaboration and partnership
You are a professional who approaches every individual as a client, regardless of their position, maintaining a calm and demeanor
Based in Singapore
Note
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.
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Responsibilities

About the Team
The Government Relations and Public Policy team covers a wide range of responsibilities: government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships. The mission of the team is to earn trust and prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok.

We are looking to hire a Global Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our growing Human Resources team to provide strategic partnership to the Global Public Policy teams located across the world.

As a Global HR Business Partner, you will support Global Public Policy leaders and teams across the entire talent lifecycle. The role will be expected to strategize and collaborate with corporate, local, and Center of Excellence (CoE) HR team members to identify growth opportunities and to engage and retain employees through HR initiatives that drive and scale talent growth and organizational vitality.

Specifically, you will:

• Translate business agendas and objectives into a strategic HR roadmap, with supporting initiatives and action plans while garnering support/ownership for that roadmap within the organization.
• Coach business leaders on people-related matters including talent assessment, development and succession, organization effectiveness, and high-performing team characteristics.
• Design, monitor, and measure HR metric/KPIs dashboards to facilitate change and drive key insights and decisions that support growth and retention.
• Play a leadership role in the design and execution of business restructures, and critical workforce planning initiatives, and identify critical succession planning needs.
• Enhance employee development & management throughout the year by providing coaching, mentoring, and timely feedback; design fit-for-purpose goal-setting agendas including 360 performance evaluations, and oversee the formal performance review and calibration process.
• Mentor HR team members on employee development best practices to support business needs.
• Champion HR initiatives to support Diversity and Inclusion throughout the organization including the roll-out of action plans and guiding leaders regarding mentorship, development, and promotion of diverse employees.
• Guide HR team members regarding mentorship, development, retention, and promotion of diverse employees
• Facilitate communication, collaboration, and engagement across all areas of the business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Progressive experience in HR, including 5+ years as a Human Resources Business Partner
• 3+ years of experience supporting leader and employee populations across APAC, Europe, and the Middle East.
• 2+ years of proven experience working with stakeholders at Director Level and above.
• BA/BS degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence, drive change, and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization and challenge the status quo.
• Comfort with ambiguity; strong judgment and ability to make thoughtful decisions leveraging data and insights.
• Successful track record of designing and implementing people programs while balancing the business objectives
• Demonstrated progression and increased scope in a matrixed, high-growth organization.
• Deep business acumen to grow businesses through the ongoing development and support of its people.

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.