Economic Policy Affairs Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of advocacy strategies and programmes in line with departmental objectives and priorities.

• Monitor and track relevant government policies, legislation, and regulatory developments that may affect the business.

• Conduct research and analysis on public policy matters, economic issues, and industry trends.

• Assist in preparing policy briefs, position papers, reports, presentations, and other policy-related materials.

• Support the development and maintenance of strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulators, industry associations, and other relevant bodies.

• Coordinate meetings, forums, consultations, and engagements with external stakeholders.

• Represent the Head of Advocacy & Corporate Communications in selected industry engagements, forums, and advocacy platforms as assigned.

• Support the internal communication and dissemination of policy developments, regulatory updates, and advocacy priorities.

• Maintain an up-to-date stakeholder database and monitor and document stakeholder engagement outcomes.

• Assist in identifying advocacy-related risks and opportunities and escalate significant matters to the appropriate level.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.

• Provide guidance and supervision to Policy Research Analysts to support effective delivery of assigned responsibilities.

Academic Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Communications, or a related field.

• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in advocacy, public affairs, government relations, finance, economics, or a related role.

• Membership in a relevant professional body in Economics, Statistics, Law, or Government Relations will be an added advantage.

• Basic understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement will be an added advantage.

• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

• Good communication and report-writing abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.