136 Policy Research jobs in the Philippines

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title And Summary
Director, Public Policy, Asia Pacific

Overview
The Public Policy team is looking for a Director to help drive our engagement with Government, opinion formers, regulators and others in the payments community. The ideal candidate should be passionate about policy, intellectually curious, analytical and brings an understanding of the technology industry.

The Role

Based in Manila, this role leads Mastercard's public policy advocacy efforts across Philippines and the APAC region and will be responsible for direct lobbying and influencing, educating policy makers and various governmental/legislative bodies to positively impact laws on electronic payment systems, Mastercard, and our customers around the world.

• Executes legislative strategy for a specific business area or market and works to continuously refine its application
• Liaises and develops relationships with legislative policymakers at the global, federal, state, and local levels to advocate on issues impacting Mastercard's business
• Leads and executes the delivery of strategic public policy outreach programs related to issues management, social responsibilities, etc.
• Manages the relationship with outside counsel, external consultants, and/or contract lobbyists on legislative policy matters
• Mentor others while serving as a technical expert and sharing specialist knowledge on a specific legislative policy area and/or market

All About You

• The ideal candidate will have a distinguished track record as a high achieving government relations executive with a demonstrated capacity to build and execute programs that support business growth within a dynamic and changing corporation.
• Professional level written and spoken English communication and interpersonal skills as a foundation for developing and maintaining good internal relationships at all levels, cross-functionally and across business units and geographies within Mastercard.
• Educated to degree level, with at least 10 years management experience in similar Public Policy/Government Relations roles in a major multinational business or agency or high-profile association and with experience in dealing with Government in terms of frequency and quality of relationships.
• Familiarity with current political, legal, regulatory and market trends impacting Mastercard and the ability to analyze the impact of legislation and develop strategies to move the company's interest forward.
• A team player who will work well with senior business and functional leaders of Mastercard. Must be able to work independently and constructively as a collaborative team-player. High-energy, self-motivated.
• Possesses an excellent analytical approach to problem solving, ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems, able to deal with short deadlines and work productively in high pressure situations in dynamic commercial and policy environments.
• Willing to travel regionally and occasionally to global headquarters in Purchase, New York.

Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Responsibilities
The Southeast Asia (SEA) Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the SEA Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to develop and advocate for solutions for pressing high technology issues and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

As the Public Policy Manager for E-Commerce, you will be the subject matter expert for Philippines, and provide cross-cutting policy advice on key policy topics related to e-commerce.

Responsibilities:

• Build strategy and advise the company on emerging e-commerce public policy matters to ensure the success of the team's goals in Philippines and provide strategic guidance to internal teams.

• Represent Bytedance to elected officials, government agencies and ministries engaged in e-commerce policy making on issues of importance to our company and the people who use the service.

• Proactively identify and address emerging and significant Philippines e-commerce policy issues, as well as regulatory developments in the region, that could present risks with implications for the company and its products.

• Represent Bytedance at high tech industry gatherings, trade associations and coalition meetings.

• Work closely with cross-functional corporate and product teams on the development and integration of key e-commerce public policy projects.

• Maintain and develop a strong network of third-party public interest groups, industry associations and academics engaged in technology policy issues.

• Carry out research and reporting on domestic and international policy issues relevant to the company.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Substantial experience working on relevant public policy issues in the Philippines.

• Understanding of laws and regulations under which people who use Bytedance's products in Philippines and SEA are subject to is a must.

• Sound judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often uncertain environment.

• Strong research and analysis abilities: the individual will need to take complex situations and effectively communicate their implications for the company, as well as defend priorities for the public policy function.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills: the individual will need to work with other departments including, but not limited to policy / legal / communications teams to assess needs, alignment and path for collaboration.

• Discipline, strong sense of responsibility and self-drive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the key public policy issues that impact e-commerce services, including seller governance, consumer protection, safety and security.

• Strong network of experts, academics and NGOs, able to help direct ByteDance regarding new trends and research in the area of e-commerce.

• Deep experience working across multiple functions, influencing, and collaborating with others to successfully implement programs and initiatives; history of successful cross-functional team and leadership collaboration.

About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Meta develops and deploys technologies that support connections, communities, and economic growth. The Head of Public Policy, Philippines will lead our Public Policy efforts in a rapidly evolving tech policy landscape. This role oversees strategies and stakeholder engagement to achieve regulatory and policy priorities aligned with Meta's operations and strategy in the Philippines.As Head of Public Policy for the Philippines you will direct policy strategy, engagement, and regulatory initiatives. You will also provide guidance on policy matters at the intersection of technology, society, and government, with a focus on the impact of Meta's products, platforms, and open-source technologies in the context of the Philippines.

• Leadership and Strategy: Lead Meta's policy engagement, define and implement public policy strategies for the Philippines, ensuring alignment with Meta's global, regional, and local objectives
• Advise Meta management on public policy developments in the Philippines as part of the APAC Policy leadership team
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with government, policymakers, regulators, civil society, businesses, and industry associations, especially those engaged with AI and digital policy
• Represent Meta in policy discussions at high levels of the Philippine government, in forums, panels, and the media
• Policy Development and Advocacy: Shape discussions on legislative, regulatory, and multiple issues such as content moderation, AI and digital infrastructure
• Communicate the societal impact and policy implications of Meta's products in the Philippines
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other leaders and teams across legal, communications, product, operations, and AI research to enable coordinated policy approaches and advocacy
• Monitor regulatory trends and emerging issues across the digital space in the Philippines and work with global teams to develop proactive solutions

• 12+ years of experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, law, government, technology, or related fields
• Demonstrated understanding of the policy landscape in the Philippines with a robust network among relevant stakeholders
• Proven experience developing and implementing policy strategies at scale, balancing technological advancement and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record of leadership, cross functional team management, and stakeholder engagements
• Experienced in communicating and presenting effectively in Tagalog and English
• Demonstrated track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing outcomes within an organization

• Track record of maintaining high ethical standards, professionalism,
• Experience in digital technology policy in a multinational environment
• Knowledge of additional Philippine languages (e.g., Filipino, Cebuano)
• Demonstrated experience engaging with an established network of government and non-government stakeholders with a solid understanding of the political landscape in the Philippines to drive policy objectives

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Description
Would you like to be part of a public policy team that is driving the adoption of cloud computing across Asia-Pacific? Do you have the experience in public policy and with government necessary to help further advance the public policy agenda of Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading cloud platform provider? AWS is looking for a talented individual to serve as Philippines Public Policy and APJ Strategic Engagement and Campaigns Manager.

Key job responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Engagements and Campaigns (APJ), the successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and drive strategic policy campaigns on policies and regulations that impact cloud adoption. You will address policy risks to the business as well as advance strategic policy opportunities and initiatives, coordinating in and across the Philippines, APAC and global teams. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS business, and interface directly with the business units. This position will be based in Manila, the Philippines.

• Develop, lead and implement government affairs and policy strategies for AWS to help facilitate an enabling environment for cloud and AI adoption in the Philippines and across APJ.
• Work collaboratively and transparently with policy-makers and regulators to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals;
• Manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives, working closely alongside colleagues in other regions;
• Drive strategic third-party engagement and partnership through industry coalitions, academia, and think tanks;
• Facilitate high-level engagements between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry associations and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company's public policy policies.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Tagalog.
• 3+ years relevant experience representing a large company, strategic consultancy or industry association before national and local policymakers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of, and background in cloud computing policy developments in APAC.
• An advanced degree in a relevant discipline (Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, etc.) is preferred.
• Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to regulatory environment through public policy advocacy, and demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others.
• Excellent understanding of ICT issues in the Philippines, including cloud computing, AI, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, and e-commerce; and a strong track record of engaging with the IT ministry, financial services, health, energy regulators and other policy makers.
• Strong program management skills.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company
- Amazon Web Services Philippines Inc.

Job ID: A

Would you like to be part of a public policy team that is driving the adoption of cloud computing across Asia-Pacific? Do you have the experience in public policy and with government necessary to help further advance the public policy agenda of Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading cloud platform provider? AWS is looking for a talented individual to serve as Philippines Public Policy and APJ Strategic Engagement and Campaigns Manager.

Key job responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Engagements and Campaigns (APJ), the successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and drive strategic policy campaigns on policies and regulations that impact cloud adoption. You will address policy risks to the business as well as advance strategic policy opportunities and initiatives, coordinating in and across the Philippines, APAC and global teams. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS business, and interface directly with the business units. This position will be based in Manila, the Philippines.

• Develop, lead and implement government affairs and policy strategies for AWS to help facilitate an enabling environment for cloud and AI adoption in the Philippines and across APJ.
• Work collaboratively and transparently with policy-makers and regulators to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals;
• Manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives, working closely alongside colleagues in other regions;
• Drive strategic third-party engagement and partnership through industry coalitions, academia, and think tanks;
• Facilitate high-level engagements between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry associations and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company's public policy policies.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Tagalog.
• 3+ years relevant experience representing a large company, strategic consultancy or industry association before national and local policymakers.

• Strong knowledge of, and background in cloud computing policy developments in APAC.
• An advanced degree in a relevant discipline (Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, etc.) is preferred.
• Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to regulatory environment through public policy advocacy, and demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others.
• Excellent understanding of ICT issues in the Philippines, including cloud computing, AI, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, and e-commerce; and a strong track record of engaging with the IT ministry, financial services, health, energy regulators and other policy makers.
• Strong program management skills.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Research Analyst to support our team with data management and research initiatives focused on healthcare providers across various regions in the U.S. This role involves extensive online research and data entry into HubSpot, helping us expand our network and gain valuable insights into provider specialties and clinic services. The ideal candidate is independent, reliable, and capable of synthesizing large volumes of information into clear, actionable takeaways.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Management: Accurately manage and organize research data within HubSpot, ensuring all entries are complete and up-to-date.

Lead Research: Conduct comprehensive research on healthcare providers across diverse regions in the United States, focusing on specialties, clinic types, and services.

Online Research: Use online tools to gather relevant data on healthcare providers and clinics, focusing on collecting basic contact information, specialties, and any other pertinent data points.

Data Entry in HubSpot: Enter collected data into HubSpot CRM, ensuring accurate and detailed information, including provider specialties and any relevant contact details.

LinkedIn Connections Management: Regularly enter new LinkedIn connections into HubSpot CRM to help build and maintain a robust network database.

Requirements:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks, ensuring quality and reliability of research data.

Results-Oriented: Ability to focus on achieving specific outcomes and delivering high-quality results consistently.

Inquisitive Nature: A curious mindset, with a natural drive to seek and verify detailed information.

Organized and Logical: Exceptional organizational skills with a logical approach to research and data management.

Reliability: Dependable and consistent in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accurate data.

Analytical Skills: Skilled in distilling large amounts of information into clear, specific takeaways that are relevant and actionable.

Independent: Ability to work autonomously, taking initiative and managing tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare Background: Familiarity with healthcare terminology, provider specialties, or previous experience in a healthcare-related research or data management role.

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate , serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.

Your Team's Impact

Estimates team provides company forecasts consensus collected directly from the research reports and flat file feeds of over 800 contributors across 68 countries. Currently, there are 200+ data items, including 100+ metrics across 18 industries, including Airlines, Banking, Insurance, Oil/Gas, and Retail. In addition to estimates, Actuals and Guidance figures are also collected and provided, offering a comprehensive view of company performance and expectations.

As a Research Analyst, you will be responsible for collating, maintaining, and updating relevant fields in the database with accurate information in accordance with the defined work process. You will be analyzing these content sets by reviewing official updates from our trusted sources that can be in the form of broker reports, feeds, press releases, and other reports; thereby making it available to FactSet clients in real-time and in top quality. You will report to the Team Lead and assist in meeting the team's business goals by meeting your individual targets. You are expected to work onsite three times a week.

What You'll Do

• Collect, analyze and process financial market data from various data sources and into the database utilized by the team.
• Focus and ensure that the integrity of the company's financial market information is intact.
• Provide timely, accurate and reliable demographic and statistical financial market data on internal database and to internal/external clients
• Fix the audit resolutions and recommendations coming from QCPolicy team based on specific guidelines.
• Ensure smooth day to day execution and delivery of your individual goals on your market and other assigned tasks
• Achieve quality, timeliness, and productivity metrics
• Attend all training requirements for process, methodology, workflows, and systems
• Keep track of all communications on updates and new processes and procedures
• Comply with knowledge alignment activities by participating in Process Knowledge Test
• Exercise ownership and accountability of all assigned tasks
• Adapt to ad hoc business requirements
• Attendance to and participation in meetings
• Attendance to skills' enhancement courses

What We're Looking For

Required Skills

• Graduate in Commerce / Business Management / Finance / Accounting / Economics or equivalent
• Computer Literacy to effectively use the database and software for collection and processing of content/data
• Good communications skills - written & verbal
• Numerical skills to ensure understanding of the financial data to be collected and/or processed
• Analytical skills and detail orientation to ensure accuracy of data
• Good Knowledge of financial markets and accountancy (as needed) To ensure effective understanding of assigned content/market

Desired Skills

• Good Knowledge of financial markets and accountancy (as needed) to ensure effective understanding of assigned content/market
• Computer Literacy to effectively use the database and software for collection and processing of content/data
• Must have good communications skills - written & verbal need to interact with external and internal clients
• Numerical skills to ensure understanding of the financial data to be collected and/or processed
• Analytical skills and detail orientation to ensure accuracy of data
• Business process demands to work in night shifts
• Willing to work in rotational shift and extended work hours as per the business needs
• Willing to be assigned to other projects
• Driven by success, enthusiasm, and a desire to exceed target

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.
• Learn more about our benefits here .

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

Company Overview:

FactSet ( NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS ) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award winner. Learn more at and follow us on X and LinkedIn .

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.