Strategic Public Affairs Lead - Geopolitics & Market Access

Lidl & Kaufland Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage supplement

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Out of Office leave

Job summary

Lidl & Kaufland Asia is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Specialist to safeguard business continuity, enable market expansion, and drive growth across regional operations. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and international affairs, translating risk into actionable intelligence and shaping policy environments.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in political risk or public policy within multinational settings, strong regulatory knowledge, and exceptional executive

Qualifications

• 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 related discipline.
• In-depth understanding of EU regulatory processes, global trade policies (notably Free Trade Agreements), and sustainability-linked regulations.
• Commercial acumen with ability to navigate matrixed organizations and align diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, briefing, and negotiation skills for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Proven capacity to lead cross-functional project teams under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts to assess impact on regional operations and supply chains.
• Translate policy shifts into executive risk briefings and actionable recommendations.
• Advise Commercial and Operational teams on regulatory and political risks.
• Ensure strategies align with EU and international regulatory requirements.
• Embed risk mitigation into business planning cycles.
• Lead strategic initiatives to dismantle regulatory trade friction and secure market access.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with government officials, regulators, and NGOs.
• Represent the company in trade associations and policy forums.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Strategic advocacy

Geopolitical analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Economics

Job description

Lidl & Kaufland Asia is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Specialist to safeguard business continuity, enable market expansion, and drive growth across regional operations. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and international affairs, translating risk into actionable intelligence and shaping policy environments.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in political risk or public policy within multinational settings, strong regulatory knowledge, and exceptional executive