Director of Southeast Asia

Director of Southeast Asia (SEA) Public Policy
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.
As the Director of SEA Public Policy you will develop and implement an engagement strategy with key policymakers, stakeholders, and opinion leaders across Southeast Asia. The successful candidate will oversee critical issues including, but not limited to, gaming, child safety, artificial intelligence, privacy, and consumer protection.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, driven to develop and execute creative strategies that advance Roblox’s business and priorities within the region. This position is based in Singapore and reports directly to the Head of Asia-Pacific Public Policy.
The Director of SEA Public Policy will play a critical part in shaping Roblox's future in the region by establishing and executing effective public policy strategies. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance, addressing policy issues, and fostering strong relationships with external partners, ultimately contributing to a safer and more engaging environment for Roblox's global community of developers and creators.
You Will:
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
You Have:
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
You Are:
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
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr