Who we are:
Access Partnership is the world’s leading tech policy consultancy. We advise corporates on how to bring emerging technologies to market and support governments in developing fair and effective regulatory frameworks that enable all stakeholders to benefit. Our firm uniquely combines expertise in public policy, economics, and strategic communications to deliver impactful outcomes. With a growing global presence, we operate from offices in London, Brussels, and Washington, D.C., and across major Asian cities including Bangkok, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Singapore.
This role sits within Asia Group Advisors, now part Access Partnership’s Public Affairs Practice, and offers the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s prominent multinational corporations, multilateral organizations and governments. You will play a key role in delivering client objectives and contributing to the growth of our footprint in Asia. AGA works across a wide range of sectors and issues—from agriculture and energy to finance and the digital economy—helping clients navigate the intersection of government, business, and civil society in Asia. Our consultants are creative, dedicated problem-solvers who offer deep local insight and content-driven solutions.
The Role
As an Associate Director, you will play a key role driving our public affairs client service and client development in Asia.
You will oversee the delivery of high-stakes public affairs campaigns, navigating complex political and regulatory landscapes to provide clients with insights that are clear, actionable and grounded in business needs. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, resolving complex advocacy challenges and ensuring deliverables meet a high standard of quality and strategic intent. Beyond project execution, you will lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and client-centricity through direct mentorship and focus on problem solving.
You will proactively drive the growth of the practice by identifying emerging policy trends and converting them into commercial opportunities across new and existing client accounts. You will maintain a high level of external engagement and be visible to current and potential clients. Leveraging your professional network, you will engage with key political stakeholders, industry bodies, and media figures to position the firm at the forefront of the public discourse. You will be responsible for spearheading the pursuit of new business, leading the creation of compelling proposals and delivering high-impact pitches that articulate a clear, strategic vision.
In this role you will:
What you will need
Strong policy and advocacy expertise, including policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the initiative to originate opportunities, lead industry initiatives, and represent the firm externally
What we offer you:
We work in a flexible hybrid model, typically aligning each employee to one of our global offices, with each person spending 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days remote. This role is Singapore-based but we will consider other locations in Asia depending on the successful candidate’s profile.
Our diverse, international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple projects on behalf of industry leading companies.
We boast a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.
