Assistant Vice President, Institutional Relations (US)

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$389 billion (US$288b, €267b, £228b, RMB2.08t) as at 31 March 2024. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$31 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S$420 billion.

Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations.

Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.

Introduction

Global issues such as rising populism, nationalism, protectionism, great and regional power rivalry, resource scarcity and climate change are redefining public policies and regulatory frameworks. These impact Temasek’s ability to operate effectively as an active investor and shareholder, a forward-looking institution and a trusted steward and shape the way we interact with our stakeholders.

In support of our objective to build and enhance our institutional relations globally, the successful appointee will join the team based in Washington, DC to deepen and enhance Temasek’s understanding of developments in the United States across a wide range of policy issues. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for analysing and providing assessments of global/local strategic issues, including geopolitical and economic developments that may affect Temasek directly or its portfolio companies. Through the course of work, the candidate will need to work effectively with colleagues from other teams across Temasek and our wider ecosystem. The prospective candidate should possess a deep interest in a wide range of issues and the interplay between business with politics, technology, sustainability and trade.

Responsibilities

• Identify and map key stakeholders (such as political leaders, government officials/regulators, corporate partnerships, think tanks) who can/will influence Temasek’s investments in priority markets (e.g. Singapore, US, Europe and Asia), as well as develop engagement strategies to strengthen Temasek’s network of partners.
• Monitor and analyse domestic and international issues such as trade and investment policies, export controls, technology, fiscal policies and regulation of state-owned enterprises that might impact Temasek’s business interests.
• Engage key stakeholders and other multilateral/international institutions on issues important to Temasek.
• Organise and manage meetings and events involving senior executives, including the preparation of meeting briefs and presentations.
• Manage engagement with consultants and networking platforms in support of our objective to build and enhance our institutional relationships globally.

Requirements

• Degree in International Policy, Law, Economics or related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant working experience in international / government / trade relations, with good knowledge of protocol management.
• Strong analytical, presentation (written and oral) and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills – generate buy-in and results.
• Able to multi-task, good team player and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.