Public Policy, APAC - VP / Director

A prominent international financial markets association is seeking a VP/Director to join their public policy team in Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping public policy across the region, supporting advocacy efforts that impact financial markets and regulatory frameworks.

What you'll do:

You will immerse yourself in a diverse range of responsibilities designed to advance advocacy efforts throughout the region. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with colleagues across jurisdictions to develop impactful public policy strategies that reflect member interests. You will facilitate meaningful engagement with regulators by arranging meetings at industry events and nurturing long-term relationships that strengthen outreach. By attending regulatory sessions and monitoring legislative changes, you will ensure your team remains informed about evolving policies affecting financial markets. Your ability to synthesise complex information into compelling briefing materials will empower both internal teams and external partners. Through active participation in committees and conferences, you will stay ahead of emerging trends while supporting ongoing interaction between the organisation’s membership base and industry groups. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail when tracking regulatory developments, and a genuine commitment to fostering positive relationships within a collaborative environment.

• Contribute to the development of key projects under the Asia Pacific Public Policy strategy while also supporting global public policy initiatives through research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support effective engagement strategies by organising meetings for staff at major industry events and facilitating productive interactions with policymakers and regulators.
• Shape public policy by providing education or representation on critical issues, maintaining the organisation’s reputation through thoughtful advocacy and communication.
• Research, advise on, and execute public policy strategies that support member priorities, particularly on projects with significant reputational impact if not managed appropriately.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators to enhance outreach efforts and ensure ongoing dialogue between the organisation and key external parties.
• Attend regulatory agency meetings to track developments, provide detailed updates to senior management and members, and ensure timely dissemination of relevant information.
• Create and update briefing materials for internal teams as well as external contacts to support informed decision-making across all levels of the organisation.
• Establish robust relationships both internally across departments and externally with regulators, committee members, industry groups, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory initiatives by keeping abreast of new legislation, tracking changes in regulations, and ensuring all advances are captured for the public policy team.
• Attend key meetings, briefings, committees, conferences, and regulatory sessions; take concise notes; record outputs; and share insights with relevant parties.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required; post-graduate qualification in political science, history, law or economics is desirable for deeper subject matter expertise.
• Further financial qualifications are considered an advantage for understanding complex market structures.
• Proficiency in regional languages such as Mandarin or Korean is highly valued for effective communication across Asia Pacific jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets and related regulation is advantageous for navigating technical subject matter.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential for preparing persuasive briefing papers and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority while interacting credibly across organisational hierarchies is important for building consensus.
• Excellent consultative abilities combined with interpersonal skills enable you to foster trust-based relationships internally and externally.
• Experience managing change sensitively while maintaining working relationships during challenging conversations is crucial for successful advocacy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) supports efficient information management.