Director, Institutional Relations (China) (Macroeconomist and investment advisory role)

Key Responsibilities
The Director of Institutional Relations (China) will lead the China related institutional relations work, to analysis and assess macro policies to help Temasek gain deep understanding on the landscape of the local policies and regulations amidst the global environment, to provide constructive insights into the implications on our investment portfolio and strategies, and to enhance and develop Temasek’s relationship with the government and the related organizations and institutions in China (e.g. state-owned Enterprises, academic institutions, think tanks, etc.)  

The Director will report to the Institutional Relations senior management in China, and collaborate closely with colleagues in China, Singapore, the US and Europe. 

The key responsibilities will include but not limited to:- 

Macro Policy Analysis 

• Take lead to monitor, analyze and interpret the macro situation, policies and regulations regarding China’s politics, economy, societal development, diplomacy, etc. Track developments of global geopolitics, international policy and governance, and assess the impacts on the Chinese market. 
• Work with investment team to track relevant sectoral policies and regulations. 
• Provide senior management and relevant business units with timely and in-depth analytical updates (on either regular and ad-hoc basis). 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Enhance and expand our network with policymakers, regulators and government agencies, such as the State Council, NDRC, People’s Bank of China, Ministry of Finance, MOFCOM, SASAC, CSRC, NAFR, etc., as well as local government.  
• Effectively exchange views with think tanks, academic institutes and companies, to support Temasek’s business goals.

Investment Facilitation 

• Leverage on government relations to help investment team manage China-related investment activities, including connection with target companies, due diligence, government approvals and risk management (especially political risk, reputational risk and operational risk).   

Professional Experience/Qualifications
The successful candidate will need to have at least 14 years of experience in policy research and or government relations field(s), with previous working experience in Chinese government, world-leading research institutes/think tanks, international companies or top communications agencies. The in-depth and holistic understanding on the working mechanism of Chinese government system is necessary. Preference would be given to those executives that possess experience and networks in economic and financial services sector. Strong communication skills (both spoken and written) in both Mandarin and English are required. 

Previous experience and qualification should include:

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to quickly grasp the business focuses of the company in China; able to anticipate the political, social, and economic issues, both domestic and international, that will affect the company’s portfolio, and provide insights and recommendations; capable of delivering the views in the way easily accepted by company-wide audience globally.
• A persuasive communicator, logical and with a clear mind, yet with the ability to understand and accommodate diverse viewpoints and to deal with ambiguity, effectively manage expectations while standing firm on necessary position. 
• Solid experience in leading and coordinating teams, with strong teamwork spirit, capable of adapting to different culture with open mindset. 
• Capability to be proactive, able to develop new and creative ideas; proven to be a self-starter, decisive, resilient and results-oriented. 

Education 

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, and an advanced degree in a relevant field will be considered favorably.