Director, Public Affairs Singapore

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Get to Know the Team

The Grab Public Affairs and Policy Team is shaping the future of technology and society in Southeast Asia. We build partnerships with governments to support national policy agendas, engage constructively on public policy discussions, and drive initiatives that harness technology's positive potential to create impact across the region.

The Singapore Public Affairs and Policy team develops strategies and orchestrates engagements on public policy and the national agenda in Singapore. We support GrabHQ and the local business in working with the Singapore government, community stakeholders, and the public policy community.

Get to Know the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Singapore, this is an exciting opportunity where you will shape and drive policies related to data, gig economy and "big tech" regulation, across Grab's transport, deliveries, and financial services business. In this high impact role, you will work with some of the most exciting public policy issues of our time, making critical decisions and breaking down complex policy topics for both the public and key stakeholders at Grab.

Your expertise will guide regulatory consultations across diverse sectors, and you will play an essential role in Grab's interactions with the Singapore Government and community stakeholders. You will also advance Grab's role within the public policy landscape, staying engaged with the public affairs community, and leading efforts to align with emerging technological and socio-political trends that shape the future of platforms.

This role will be based onsite at our Grab One North office in Singapore.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will be Grab's liaison with public stakeholders, enhance Grab's network and represent Grab on key issues
• You will analyze public policy issues, develop positions, and provide advocacy recommendations
• You will develop and implement platform policy and advocacy strategy to meet Grab's public policy goals
• You will collaborate with local and regional Grab teams (e.g. public relations, product, legal, privacy, safety, business) to plan and deliver public affairs campaigns
• You will provide counsel to Grab's leaders on our priorities and plans
• You will develop and implement the strategy for engagement with government bodies, regulatory agencies, third-party entities, and support in building lasting relationships
• You will lead development of Public-Private partnerships which allow Grab to support government priorities and deliver value to the local community

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• At least 10 years of experience in public or government affairs, public policy, consulting, regulatory roles in Singapore, with at least 3 to 4 years at a director level
• Knowledge and familiarity with the Singapore government's priorities, and political developments
• Skills in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders, including governments, community, and public policy community
• Lead cross-team initiatives (e.g. gig economy) to prioritize Grab's partnerships to support the government and community of Singapore
• Experience managing a team of experts
• Demonstrate readiness to solve unforeseen challenges, seize new opportunities, and the flexibility to adapt and reassess strategies quickly

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For at Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.