Government Affairs and Public Policy Analyst

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.

Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.

Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses:

• Circles.Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles’ SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity.

• Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide.

• Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.

About The Role

Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) is an impactful and critical unit that advises the company on global government engagements and regulatory matters, while cultivating Circles' partnerships with key policy stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct policy and legislative research that reflects the team's priorities and contribute to critical policy outcomes

• Monitor and analyse regulatory and policy trends; succinctly synthesise the information for internal audiences

• Advise cross-functional teams looking to launch new products, and enhance processes on regulatory requirements and expectations

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement regulatory compliance solutions

• Engage policy stakeholders, including government agencies and industry associations, to build partnership initiatives

Who You Are

• You possess a strong command of the English language. You can communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• You listen attentively, engage in dialogue and recognise the importance of open communication.

• You understand the power of collaboration and are eager to step outside your comfort zone to contribute to our collective success.

• You are comfortable with pivoting on the fly. In a fast-paced environment, you thrive on change and embrace the unpredictability of shifting priorities.

• You approach everything with a "can-do" attitude. You are eager to learn and ready to take ownership of tasks with unwavering responsibility.

• You are open to constructive feedback and look for opportunities to develop and grow.

• Degree level in the fields of Social Science, Communications or Law related disciplines

• min 3 years of experience in a related field.

• This is an on-site position based in Singapore.

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