Security Policy Lead, Taiwan, Regulated Industries Policy and Regulatory Strategy

DESCRIPTION

Would you like to be part of a public policy team that shapes regulatory policy and drives cloud computing adoption in Taiwan? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading provider of cloud computing services, offering IT infrastructure solutions including on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, AI capabilities, and more. The AWS Public Policy team leads efforts to help customers maximize the benefits of cloud computing and AI by removing regulatory and policy barriers to adoption and shaping policy frameworks. The team also supports and facilitates the expansion of cloud infrastructure and services.

Key job responsibilities
This Singapore-based position reports to the AWS Head of Public Policy for Regulated Industries and Regulatory Strategy, APJ, and includes the following responsibilities:
In coordination with Public Policy teams, develop and execute policy advocacy strategies that mitigate regulatory policy risks to the business and advance business opportunities;
Support cloud infrastructure and services expansion in Taiwan, where necessary engaging respective policymakers and regulators;
Develop external messaging, talking points, and narratives on AWS’ regulatory policy priorities; support the drafting and submission of AWS’ policy position papers and represent the views of AWS before governments, regulatory, and legislative bodies;
Work with APJ Public Policy teams to proactively build and advance relationships with key policymakers, regulators and decision makers;
Build up relationships with respective regional industry associations, inter-governmental agencies, academia, other industry thought leaders, and drive direct and indirect engagements to promote cloud friendly policies;
Drive long term strategic thinking and thought leadership in the (cyber)security, resilience and infrastructure policy spaces, including organizing policy campaigns and events;
Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry associations and partners to promote and advocate the company’s policy priorities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years representing a large company, association, or consulting firm, or serving as a policymaker or regulator, with demonstrated experience in managing public policy and/or regulatory advocacy initiatives.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline;
- Fluency in both English and Mandarin.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Comprehensive knowledge of (cyber)security, critical infrastructure and resilience regulations impacting cloud adoption;
- Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate, political and regulatory levels;
- Ability to maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry;
- A self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with various functional groups across an organization and different cultures, in addition to the ability to work independently;
- Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external stakeholders;
- Ability to debate and negotiate with others, including strong judgment/decision-making skills while retaining flexibility as required;
- Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.

Job details
- SGP, Singapore
- Public Policy