Senior Public Affairs Specialist (HK)

Lidl & Kaufland Asia; Hong Kong; Vor Ort; HKD 800.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Double pay and discretionary bonus

MPF provider choice

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Out-Of-Office leave for important and/

Zusammenfassung

Lidl & Kaufland Asia in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Public Affairs Specialist to safeguard business continuity, enable market expansion, and drive regional growth at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and international affairs.

You will monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts, translate risk into executive briefings, and advise cross-functional teams while leading market access initiatives and stakeholder engagement for a compliant, competitive business.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of progressive experience in political risk, public policy, or government relations within a multinational corporation and/or a public affairs consultancy.
• Degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
• In-depth understanding of EU regulatory processes, global trade policies (notably Free Trade Agreements), and sustainability-linked regulations.
• Commercial mindset with ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Executive presence with strong briefing and negotiation skills to influence senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Cross-functional project leadership experience managing competing priorities and delivering high-impact initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts and evaluate potential impacts on regional operations and global supply chains.
• Deliver strategic intelligence via executive risk briefings, impact analyses, and actionable commercial recommendations.
• Serve as trusted advisor to Commercial and Operational Teams on regulatory and political risks.
• Ensure regulatory alignment of commercial, sourcing, and operational strategies with EU and international requirements.
• Lead market access initiatives and manage stakeholder engagement to protect brand and ESG commitments.
• Represent the company in trade associations and policy forums to advance core interests.

Kenntnisse

Geopolitical risk analysis

Public policy

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Executive briefing

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation skills

Strategic communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Economics, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

The Senior Public Affairs Specialist is responsible for safeguarding business continuity, enabling market expansion, and driving commercial growth across regional operations. Operating at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and international affairs, this role evaluates external geopolitical and macroeconomic dynamics, translates risk into actionable business intelligence, and shapes policy environments through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do

• Monitor & Analyze Geopolitical and Regulatory Shifts: Continuously track global political dynamics, macroeconomic trends, and legislative changes to evaluate potential impacts on regional business operations and global supply chains.
• Deliver Strategic Intelligence: Translate complex external policy shifts and geopolitical exposure into clear executive risk briefings, impact analyses, and actionable commercial recommendations

Internal Strategic & Regulatory Advisory (30%)

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial and Operational Teams on regulatory and political risks.
• Regulatory Alignment: Ensure forward-looking commercial, sourcing, and operational strategies align with upcoming EU and international regulatory requirements.
• Proactive Policy Integration: Identify emerging regulatory threats and opportunities early to embed risk-mitigation measures into business planning cycles.

Strategic Project Leadership & Market Access (20%)

• Mitigate Market Access Barriers: Cross-functionally direct strategic initiatives to dismantle regulatory trade friction and secure market access.
• Brand & Enterprise Protection: Lead stakeholder management initiatives designed to enhance enterprise reputation, support corporate ESG commitments, and protect brand equity.

Regulatory Advocacy & External Relations (15%)

• Drive Advocacy Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive advocacy agendas that promote a predictable, fair, and favorable operating environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain high-trust, long-term relationships with government officials, regulatory authorities, trade associations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Industry Representation: Represent the company in key trade associations and policy forums to advance core commercial interests.

What you'll need

• Professional Background: 5+ years of progressive experience in political risk, public policy, or government relations within a multinational corporation and/or a public affairs consultancy.
• Educational Background: Degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Regulatory & Trade Policy: In-depth understanding of EU regulatory processes, global trade policies (notably Free Trade Agreements), and sustainability-linked regulations.
• Commercial Mindset & Matrix Navigation: Proven commercial acumen with a strong track record of navigating complex, matrixed organizational structures and driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Executive Presence & Influence: Exceptional communication, briefing, and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex issues and influence senior executive leadership and high-level external stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Proven capacity to lead cross-functional project teams, manage competing priorities, and execute high-impact strategic initiatives under tight timelines.

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment and we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems.

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Double pay and discretionary bonus
• Choice of MPF provider
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Out-Of-Office leave for important appointments