Head of Government Relations

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic relationship development in Malaysia

• Develop and implement GR strategy, stakeholder plan to support Prudential (PAMB, PBTB, EIB, PSA) in building long-term strategic relationships with key government and regulatory stakeholders.
• Manage and ensure up to date stakeholder mapping across government, regulatory bodies, and relevant functional areas (e.g., Digital, Health, Sustainability, investments) pertinent to Prudential’s operations in Malaysia.
• Represent Prudential on external engagements with government organizations, industry bodies and regulators to build a sphere of influence for effective advocacy.

Policy and regulatory developments and advocacy

• Provide clear, concise, and commercially sound advice to the Exco and Group GR on trends, government policies, regulatory opportunities and risks impacting Prudential’s operations in Malaysia.
• Develop comprehensive engagement, advocacy and lobbying plans in partnership with Group GR and Malaysia Exco to support strategic projects.  
• Lead the development of briefing documents related to meetings with Malaysian stakeholders, GR related position papers and other relevant content for distribution and publication (e.g., responses to public consultations).
• Collaborate with Group GR and functional leads in PAMB/PBTB/EIB/PSA to identify relevant thought leadership opportunities for our Malaysia business and lead the execution and dissemination of papers.

Internal management and reputation

• Elevate and profile GR capabilities and achievements among local leadership and functional stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen the business's positive reputation, with excellent tactical and strategic execution, through sensitive and diplomatic communications, outreach and engagement.
• Coordinate group-wide outreach and acts as day-to-day point person for Government Relations and public policy insight for the business.
• Manage the GR function and team in Malaysia, ensuring team members’ skills and capabilities are developed and followed-up.

Job Specification:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in financial services, Government, Consulting or other relevant fields, with track record of delivering commercial outcomes through regulatory/policy initiatives
• Exposure to financial services regulators and relevant government agencies.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage diverse relationships, with an extensive network of contacts in Government ministries, agencies, BNM, think-tanks.
• Fluency in English (Mandatory) and Bahasa Malaysia (advantage): strong written and verbal communication skills and experience, capable of creating and delivering clear, factual, and relevant position papers and talking points.
• A fast learner with the willingness to immerse themselves in a wide range of subjects, including financial markets (both conventional and Islamic Finance), regulation, sustainability, technology, economics, politics, and sector specific activity.
• A motivated self-starter, with creative and strategic thinking as well as excellent judgement, integrity, professionalism and positivity.
• Undergraduate degree in international business, economics, or a relevant field is mandatory; an advanced degree in public policy, law, international relations is desirable.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.