Deputy Director, Government & Partnerships

Singapore Energy Interconnections; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organization in Singapore is seeking a strategic leader to drive alignment with the national energy ambitions and influence cross-border policy frameworks. This role involves engaging with high-level stakeholders and requires strong analytical and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate has a background in Economics or Public Policy and experience in the energy sector. Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive health coverage are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in government policy and risk management, ideally within the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and policy development processes.
• Ability to analyze complex policy and risk issues and their implications.
• Able to travel and be based overseas for up to a week at a time.

Responsibilities

• Develop SGEI’s company strategy to align with Singapore’s energy policy goals.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to shape energy policy frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory changes that could impact SGEI’s operations.
• Represent SGEI in regulatory consultations and stakeholder forums.

Skills

Strong writing

Excellent networking

Relationship-building skills

Analytical skills

Education

Education in Economics, Public Policy or a related field

Job description

Summary of Role

SGEI is seeking a strategic leader to align corporate execution with Singapore’s national energy ambitions, shape cross-border policy frameworks, and anticipate regulatory, financial, and geopolitical risks. This role will serve as the company’s policy radar—translating complexity into clarity, ensuring gold-standard compliance across jurisdictions, and representing SGEI in high-level stakeholder engagements. The ideal candidate will bring deep policy insight, strong analytical and relationship-building skills, and a bold, forward-looking approach to advancing Singapore’s cross-border electricity trade.

What You'll Do:

• Align business with national purpose: Develop SGEI’s company strategy and performance metrics to align with Singapore’s energy policy goals. Help translate national ambition into corporate execution.
• Influence cross-border energy policy: Build trusted relationships with Singapore and foreign government stakeholders to understand their policy priorities—and shape the frameworks that will enable SGEI’s cross-border interconnector projects to succeed.
• Be the company’s policy radar: Monitor regulatory changes and global policy developments across energy, environment, security, and finance that could impact SGEI’s operations. Turn complexity into clarity and provide forward-looking policy intelligence to the leadership team.
• Represent SGEI on the big stage: Champion the company’s interests in regulatory consultations, stakeholder forums, and government briefings. Help influence the frameworks that will define Singapore’s cross-border electricity trade.

What You'll Need:

• Education in Economics, Public Policy or a related field.
• Experience in government policy and risk management, ideally within the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and policy development processes.
• Strong writing, excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze complex policy and risk issues and their implications
• Able to travel and be based overseas for up to a week at a time.

Why Join Us?

Discover Our Employee Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization and help shape Singapore’s Energy Future
• Rewarding Compensation: Enjoy a competitive, industry-benchmarked salary, plus an annual bonus and opportunities for shared financial success.
• Work/Life Balance: We support flexible arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid working, depending on your role.
• Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage and allowances where applicable, ensuring your wellbeing is a priority.