Director of Public Affairs

1 week ago

Downtown Core, Singapore Aon Corporation Full time

Posting Description:
**Director of Public Affairs - APAC**

The Director of Public Affairs APAC will play a pivotal role in shaping Aon public policy strategy in the region, and lead on key activity, including working on some of the biggest policy challenges that are affecting our business today. The role holder will represent Aon to external stakeholders, most notably the government of Singapore and be a part of our Singapore leadership team. The evolving regulatory environment in India as well as growing economies across the region will be a focus on the role. It will also provide advice to senior colleagues on political & legislative developments that affect us. This role will be physically based in our Singapore office.

**Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.**

**What the day will look like**
- Accountable for shaping and delivering Aon APAC public policy strategy
- Represent Aon with the Singapore government on the achievement of goals and milestones
- Accountable for delivering Aon APAC public policy ambitions and plans
- Provide advice to senior colleagues on political & legislative developments that affect Aon
- Ability to complete analysis of government policy and legislation and build a view on priorities leveraging lobbyist and consultant expertise with a focus on Singapore and India
- Lead and partner with cross functional stakeholders to respond to government consultations and develop positions to support the interests of Aon on issues
- Identify relevant external stakeholders to approach on policy topics and advocate Aon’s position where appropriate
- Proactively look for opportunities to build relationships with external stakeholders, including government, officials and industry colleagues
- Producing clear reports and updates to Executive and Senior Management.
- Lead engagement with our industry bodies
- Will remain compliant with Company policies, regulatory, professional & legal requirements

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**
- Strong understanding and experience in the development and execution of public policy with key relationships inside government.
- Exposure to working in the Financial Services sector/industry would be desirable and corporate experience is required
- Experience of independently creating and delivering on a public affairs strategy with a commercial mindset
- Experience of working with internal senior level stakeholders (up to regional Chief Executive level or equivalent) and an ability to work collegiately with all parts of the business
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and networking skills, with ability to operate in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to translate complex policy matters into simple messages
- Adaptable to changing priorities and able to hit the ground running when dealing with complex issues
- Self-motivated, well-organised, pragmatic and able to perform tasks independently
- Continuous drive & energy to get things done

**How we support our colleagues**

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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