Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead

About Circles

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform - Circles X, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands through its offerings.

Having pioneered a successful blueprint for disrupting the telco space in Singapore, Circles has since launched its own digital telco, Circles.Life, in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia. Circles has also partnered with other telco operators to launch digital services, enabling our partners to accelerate growth and capture market share within a short period of time.

Today, Circles is partnering with operators in 14 countries to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.

We are backed by global investors such as Warburg Pincus, Peak XV (f.k.a. Sequoia), EDBI and Founders Fund – renowned backers of industry-shaking innovators.

About This Role

Our Government Affairs and Public Policy team is an impactful unit, advising the company on global government engagements and regulatory matters, while cultivating Circles’ partnerships with key government and policy stakeholders internationally.

Key Responsibilities

As the Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead, you will:

• Advise and work directly with internal stakeholders on policy strategy and formulation, government relations and special projects, and regulatory compliance
• Track, and assess regulatory changes in the telecommunications and tech space and communicate these to internal stakeholders
• Manage a nimble team to deliver focused, effective, advocacy and compliance efforts across our markets
• Act as the point of contact with Circles’ regulatory advisors, industry forums / alliances, and other policy and/or government affiliates
• Provide regional input and risk assessment where required in areas of regulatory compliance in the telecommunications space (and potentially for digital products beyond telco e.g. lifestyle, fintech)
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in communications, economics, law or political science
• Min. 7 years’ experience in government or public policy and regulatory affairs. Experience in a high growth tech firm or a highly regulated industry preferred.
• Proven track record of commercial successes with public affairs or influencing policy changes.
• Excellent command of English in both written and spoken communication, including an ability to simplify concepts for non-regulatory audience
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work well with stakeholders
  
  

To all recruitment agencies: Circles will only acknowledge resumes shared by recruitment agencies if selected in our preferred supplier partnership program.

Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Circles employees or any other company location. Circles will not be held accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes not uploaded via our ATS.

Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.