[The GR Company] Public Policy Associate Singapore Office

[The GR Company] Public Policy Associate – Singapore Office

Singapore, Singapore

About the Role

The GR Company is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our Singapore office, with a primary focus on supporting our operations in Japan. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting government relations projects related to Japan while acting as a liaison between Singapore-based clients and our project teams in Tokyo and Osaka. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile government affairs and public policy projects with world-leading corporations, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth client-specific research and analysis on policy issues, delivering high-quality reports.


• Develop strategic outreach and engagement plans for clients, mapping realistic pathways to success.


• Collaborate with senior management on business development and marketing initiatives in Singapore and beyond.


• Build strong client relationships by understanding their needs and effectively handle communication.


• Generate innovative ideas and contribute to new business development proposals.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in English is essential, both spoken and written, with strong Japanese spoken and reading skills required (writing in Japanese would be a plus).


• 3 years of relevant experience in government, public policy, government relations, or consulting.


• Good understanding of Japanese politics and the policy-making process.


• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with an ability to present complex information clearly.


• Proactive and creative problem-solving abilities, working well within an international, expert team.


• An enthusiastic approach to contributing to policy dialogue and addressing real-world challenges.


• A positive, collaborative, and can-do attitude.

Other

• We are seeking candidates who are currently residing in and authorized to work in Singapore (Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field such as political science, public policy, international relations, economics or law.

What We Offer 

• A dynamic, multilingual, and international work environment with regular opportunities to collaborate across borders.


• Regular travel to Japan, including a comprehensive one-month induction in Tokyo.


• Direct exposure to key figures in business and government, hands-on experience with public policy making in both Singapore and the U.S.


• A competitive salary cosisting of fixed and variable pay, including new business commission.


• Career development opportunities in government relations, with ongoing training and professional skill-building support.

About The GR Company

The GR Company is an international government affairs consulting firm with offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Washington, D.C., London, Singapore, and Taipei. We offer a unique career path at the intersection of business and government, empowering clients to engage effectively with government bodies and in public policy discussions worldwide.