Government Relations and Public Policy Manager

Wise
Singapore
Workplace: HybridFull timeSGD 10,900 - 14,100 monthlyFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Persuasive communication","Strategic advocacy","Problem solving","Autonomy","Cross-cultural collaboration"]

Advance policy and regulatory objectives by representing the company in external engagements with governments, regulators, and trade associations. Work from the Singapore office and coordinate with product, banking, legal, and public relations teams across South East Asia—especially Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Lead public policy strategy, support ESG compliance processes, and help drive implementation of the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap through ongoing scorecard efforts.

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Government Relations and Public Policy Manager

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Job Summary

Advance policy and regulatory objectives by representing the company in external engagements with governments, regulators, and trade associations. Work from the Singapore office and coordinate with product, banking, legal, and public relations teams across South East Asia—especially Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Lead public policy strategy, support ESG compliance processes, and help drive implementation of the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap through ongoing scorecard efforts.
Location: Singapore
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Represent the company externally and advance policy and regulatory objectives.
  • •Develop and implement public policy strategies in close partnership with product, banking, compliance, and public relations teams.
  • •Lead advocacy efforts tied to the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap and annual G20 Scorecard Reports.
  • •Support APAC and global leadership external meetings with governments, regulators, and trade associations.
  • •Travel frequently to other markets and support ESG compliance processes as part of the wider leadership agenda.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: SGD 10,900 - 14,100 monthly
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in government, politics, or public policy roles.
  • •Fluency in written and spoken English, and preferably another language.
  • •Experience operating in at least one South East Asian market with an established network and understanding of government, regulatory, and political institutions.
  • •Understanding of financial services, payments, and consumer protection policy.
  • •Experience advocating persuasively in speaking and writing for both internal and public audiences, including potential media use.
Experience:7+ years
Skills:Persuasive communicationStrategic advocacyProblem solvingAutonomyCross-cultural collaboration
Languages:English

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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