Executive Director, Government Relations
About this role
Shape the policy environment in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. In this leadership role, you will guide multi-market government relations strategy across Asia Pacific, advising senior leaders on geopolitical and regulatory developments that impact clients and businesses. You will represent the firm externally with integrity and influence, building trust-based relationships across government, industry, and civil society. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, stakeholder management, and real-time risk navigation, this is an opportunity to make measurable impact.
As an Executive Director in Global Government Relations, you will develop and drive Asia Pacific government relations strategies that advance business priorities and support responsible growth. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders across regulatory affairs, sustainability, philanthropy, and technology policy to deliver coordinated advocacy and risk guidance. You will be based in Hong Kong and will report to the regional Head of Government Relations and Corporate Responsibility.
Job responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional strategies on emerging policy and geopolitical issues relevant to the firm and its clients
- Lead monitoring, analysis, and reporting of political, regulatory, and legislative developments across Asia Pacific
- Advise senior leaders on geopolitical and regulatory risk, scenario implications, and engagement opportunities
- Communicate the firm’s perspectives through briefings, roundtables, speaking engagements, and written materials
- Build and sustain senior-level relationships with governments, regulators, and the diplomatic community
- Engage effectively with multilateral organizations, trade associations, think tanks, and international policy fora
- Coordinate internally to align regional advocacy positions and ensure consistent external messaging
- Manage relationships with external consultants and advisory firms to deliver clear outcomes and value
- Represent the Global Government Relations function in cross-firm forums and regional leadership discussions
- Identify and plan opportunities to support senior leader engagement during international travel
- Travel regionally and internationally as needed to support strategic priorities
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- 15 years of professional experience in government, public policy, government relations, trade associations, diplomacy, or external-facing roles within multinational organizations (including financial services)
- Demonstrated Asia Pacific market experience, with an understanding of policy-making processes and government relations practices across multiple jurisdictions
- Working knowledge of the Washington, DC political environment and policy-making process
- Proven ability to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships across the public and private sectors
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing diverse, cross-cultural teams
- Experience setting strategy, defining priorities, and executing multi-workstream plans with measurable outcomes
- Strong geopolitical and regulatory analytical skills, sound judgment, and ability to operate effectively in ambiguity
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready briefing capability
- Ability to represent the firm externally with professionalism, discretion, and high integrity
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Advanced degree in public policy, international relations, law, economics, or a related field
- Experience advising C-suite or equivalent senior executives on policy engagement strategy and risk decisions
- Experience engaging with multilateral bodies or regional policy fora (e.g., financial regulation, trade, sustainability, technology policy)
- Demonstrated track record of shaping policy outcomes through coalition-building and constructive advocacy
- Familiarity with financial sector policy topics and regulatory frameworks in key Asia Pacific markets
- Experience developing thought leadership content (speeches, articles, position papers) for external audiences
- Relevant professional qualifications from reputable training institutes or professional bodies
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Company at a glance
With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets.
We serve millions of customers and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients daily, managing assets and investments, offering business advice and strategies, and providing innovative banking solutions and services.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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