Director – Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Energy, Climate and Resources

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee client services and business development for BGA’s global Energy, Climate & Resources sector.

• Develop and implement BGA’s international business development strategy for the ECR field.

• Identify sectors, challenges, and organizations where BGA can contribute value and collaborate with country specialists.

• Lead business initiatives in specific regions and markets, including scope definitions, RFP submissions, and presentations.

• Create competitive service offerings and commercial proposals.

• Represent BGA at industry conferences and events to generate new business opportunities.

• Enhance business development and sales processes while coordinating activities among internal teams.

• Manage global ECR client relationships, serving as the primary contact for regional client representatives.

• Gain insights into clients’ business models, initiatives, challenges, and opportunities in BGA markets.

• Enhance client services and support cross-country ECR teams through workshops, training, and capacity-building initiatives.

• Lead client retention strategies to maintain and expand client relationships.

• Monitor and report on global sector performance, business progress, new business, and opportunities.

• Update Salesforce for revenue forecasting and projections.

• Analyze business trends and provide strategic advice to leadership regarding strategies, resource investments, and recruitment.

• Build a network of policymakers, diplomats, journalists, corporate professionals, business associations, think tanks, and academic institutions.

• Act as a subject matter expert, internal educator, and public thought leader in ECR policy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Located in Asia; candidates from the United States and Singapore are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Relevant work authorization is required.

• Strong understanding of the geopolitical and regulatory landscape in the Indo-Pacific region.

• Excellent command of English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in an Asian language is highly advantageous.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

• A graduate degree in business, public policy, public affairs, international relations, journalism, or related fields is preferred.

• 5–10 years of experience in government, multinational corporations, journalism, and/or consulting within the ECR sector is highly preferred.

• Proven experience and enthusiasm for energy, climate, environmental, resource policy, or related fields.

• Strong public speaking skills and ability to present projects while engaging with corporate representatives, civil society, and media.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with international partners.

• Proficient in MS Office and basic internet applications.

• Eagerness and ability to learn and adopt new technologies.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively under pressure.

• Capable of managing multiple work streams while meeting deadlines.

• Highly self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, collegial, flexible, proactive, and efficient.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

• Competitive compensation package.