Deputy Director, Government & Partnerships

Summary of Role

SGEI is seeking a strategic leader to align corporate execution with Singapore's national energy ambitions, shape cross-border policy frameworks, and anticipate regulatory, financial, and geopolitical risks. This role will serve as the company's policy radar—translating complexity into clarity, ensuring gold-standard compliance across jurisdictions, and representing SGEI in high-level stakeholder engagements. The ideal candidate will bring deep policy insight, strong analytical and relationship-building skills, and a bold, forward-looking approach to advancing Singapore's cross-border electricity trade

What You'll Do:

• Align business with national purpose: Develop SGEI's company strategy and performance metrics to align with Singapore's energy policy goals. Help translate national ambition into corporate execution.
• Influence cross-border energy policy: Build trusted relationships with Singapore and foreign government stakeholders to understand their policy priorities—and shape the frameworks that will enable SGEI's cross-border interconnector projects to succeed.
• Be the company's policy radar: Monitor regulatory changes and global policy developments across energy, environment, security, and finance that could impact SGEI's operations. Turn complexity into clarity and provide forward-looking policy intelligence to the leadership team.
• Represent SGEI on the big stage: Champion the company's interests in regulatory consultations, stakeholder forums, and government briefings. Help influence the frameworks that will define Singapore's cross-border electricity trade.

What You'll Need:

• Education in Economics, Public Policy or a related field.
• Experience in government policy and risk management, ideally within the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and policy development processes.
• Strong writing, excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze complex policy and risk issues and their implications
• Able to travel and be based overseas for up to a week at a time.

Why Join Us

Discover Our Employee Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization and help shape Singapore's Energy Future
• Rewarding Compensation: Enjoy a competitive, industry-benchmarked salary, plus an annual bonus and opportunities for shared financial success.
• Work/Life Balance: We support flexible arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid working, depending on your role.
• Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage and allowances where applicable, ensuring your wellbeing is a priority.