Job Summary
Our Client is the leading private equity and fund management firm in South East Asia, dedicated to the sustainable development of emerging markets. Our mission is to create long-term value for our investors while contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the region.The Public Policy division is primarily involved with increasing market development, transparency in financial regulation, and sustainable growth of capital markets in the region.
You will work collaboratively with departments such as Legal and Compliance, Corporate Communications, among others. You will research and support evidence-based public policy proposals, execution, and implementation. You will be based in Singapore.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage a team on Economic research - investigate public policies that will impact macroeconomic forces and financial markets (eg government policies on firm/individual-level outcomes)
- Identify public policy regulation and communique
- Review government legislation and regulatory proposals and provide technical recommendations
- Examine statistical data on the exchange of goods and services in the region, and propose tax and business incentives to drive investments
- Research financial products, issuance, related policies, and conduct peer benchmarking with financial centers in the region
- Work collaboratively with diverse departments in our headquarters
- Interact with external stakeholders such as government officials, clients, and other
- Advance tax policies that are aligned with the group's strategic direction
- 5-7 years of experience in a public policy, economics research, or consultancy role
- 3-5 years proven track record of managing a team of researchers
- Business travel required
- Academic English is mandatory, business Chinese fluency is advantageous
- Financial modelling skills is advantageous but not mandatory
