Regional Director, Asia-Pacific
Singapore Preferred; Remote Possible (GMT +3 to GMT +7 preferred)
Role Overview: Our client is a boutique strategic intelligence and political risk advisory firm seeking an energetic, collaborative, and analytically sharp geopolitical professional to lead their Asia-Pacific practice as Regional Director. The successful candidate will combine strong editorial and research leadership with client relationship management and business development responsibilities. This role requires extensive experience living and working in the Asia-Pacific region, and a deep understanding of the political, economic, and regulatory dynamics shaping the energy and natural resources sectors across the region. Open to candidates with 10–15+ years of relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead editorial oversight of Asia-Pacific coverage, commissioning and editing analysis from a network of in-country contributors while maintaining quality control and client relevance across a variety of regular and ad-hoc products.
- Serve as a primary client relationship manager for the region, maintaining clear communications to ensure coverage remains relevant in a dynamic environment.
- Produce original, high-quality written analysis on regional political and economic trends and their intersection with the global resources industry.
- Grow and manage a network of subject matter experts with deep knowledge of key stakeholder landscapes in national energy sector leaderships across the region.
- Support new business development through capability demonstrations, preparation of briefing materials, and attendance at in-person and remote BD meetings.
- Represent the firm at external conferences to present analysis, engage clients, and build regional networks.
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in political risk, intelligence, government affairs, or journalism with a focus on Asia-Pacific; extensive experience living in the region is essential.
- Superb writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas, renewables, and/or mining and metals sectors is a significant advantage.
- Proven ability to build and leverage a high-value contacts network to support original intelligence gathering and analysis.
- A passion for stakeholder-level analysis — understanding the 'who's who' of commercial opportunity and risk in key markets.
- Strong collaborative instincts and comfort working remotely within a fast-paced, globally distributed team.
- Degree in International Relations, Politics, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
This is a compelling opportunity to take ownership of a growing regional practice at a well-established and founder-led strategic intelligence firm serving the senior leadership of some of the world's largest energy, renewables, and mining companies.
