Government Affairs Advisor - Expert
Singapore, SG, 98633
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The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
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ExxonMobil in Singapore
ExxonMobil is one of Singapore’s largest foreign manufacturing investors with over S$25 billion in fixed asset investments.
We have manufacturing facilities that include an integrated world-scale refining and petrochemical complex in Jurong and Jurong Island, a network of service stations under the Esso brand, operate a lubricant plant and are a supplier of cylinder cooking gas. ExxonMobil provides customers and commercial markets in the region with ground transportation, industrial, aviation and marine fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
As Singapore serves as the AP hub for some of our businesses, we employ about 3,500 people across positions in operations, projects, commercial, corporate support functions and others.
ExxonMobil also contributes to community programs in Singapore that support the arts, education, health and the environment.
For more information, visit www.exxonmobil.com.sg or follow ExxonMobil Singapore on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Role Description
Provides strategic guidance, manages complex legislative and regulatory issues, and fosters relationships with key stakeholders. This position requires a deep understanding of government relations within the energy sector and the ability to influence policy at the highest levels.
Job Role Responsibilities
- Lead the monitoring and analysis of complex legislative and regulatory developments, providing strategic insights to senior management
- Develop and execute integrated advocacy strategies to shape government policy in alignment with ExxonMobil's strategic objectives
- Establish and maintain influential relationships with senior government officials, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders to advance ExxonMobil's positions on critical issues
- Collaborate with senior leaders across the organization to integrate government affairs strategies with business objectives and ensure cohesive policy advocacy
- Represent ExxonMobil in meetings with government bodies, policymakers, and external organizations, effectively advocating for the company's interests
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive briefings, presentations, and proposals to senior internal and external stakeholders on complex government affairs issues
- Ensure all activities adhere to the highest standards of legal and ethical compliance, maintaining transparency and integrity in all interactions
Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of experience in carbon accounting, climate and energy policy, or related fields
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Proven experience in energy/climate policy and/or technical standard‑setting
- Strong professional network across government, industry, multilateral organizations, and NGOs across the Asia Pac region
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political, commercial, and regulatory environments
- Willingness to travel internationally
Your Benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last and we provide job rotations throughout your career with us. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
Currently our employees benefits include: Long Term Savings Allowance, dental reimbursement, annual health checkups and Home Ownership Assistance Plan amongst others and these are updated from time to time.
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