Associate Vice President, Southeast Asia

Position description

The Asia Group, LLC is now accepting applications on a rolling basis for an Associate Vice President to join our Southeast Asia team in our Washington, D.C. office.

The Asia Group (“TAG”) is a strategic and capital advisory firm that positions clients – ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups – for success in established and emerging markets across the Indo-Pacific region. Our diverse team possesses decades of government and private sector experience with a work ethos that emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and mentorship.

The Associate Vice President will serve as an integral member of TAG’s Southeast Asia practice, with a particular focus on the markets of Mainland Southeast Asia. The role will involve managing a growing team of young professionals and supporting clients across multiple sectors including energy, technology, e-commerce, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and logistics. A strong candidate will have a deep understanding of the political systems of multiple Southeast Asian countries and a strong grasp of business fundamentals and the region’s complex regulatory and trade environment. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing and/or working with multicultural teams across time zones. This position may entail domestic and international travel, and includes upward growth and promotion potential.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading service delivery for one or more of the firm’s clients, including by designing and implementing policy-driven strategies that align with clients’ business objectives;
• Supporting management of junior staff, including reviewing and editing products, research and analysis, and serving in a mentorship role;
• Developing executive memos, reports, PowerPoint presentations, briefing materials and other written products for external (client) and internal (TAG) consumers related to geopolitical, trade, investment, and security trends in Southeast Asia;
• Leading business development, including through networking, research, and outreach to potential business opportunities;
• Leading day-to-day client communications and deliverables;
• Providing logistical, travel, and event support for client engagements in Washington, D.C. and, as needed, in the region; and
• Participating in events on TAG’s behalf with industry associations, think tanks, and similar institutions.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• MA, JD, LLM, MBA or equivalent academic/practice experience related to Indo-Pacific economic, political, and policy issues;
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience, preferably including in a client-servicing industry, government relations, or in a relevant government position;
• Outstanding research, analytical, and writing skills with strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge of and passion for political and economic issues in Southeast Asia;
• Strong internal drive with the desire to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); and
• Positive, professional attitude with a willingness to work hard and be a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in several Southeast Asian markets;
• On-the-ground experience in at least one Southeast Asian market;
• Language skills in one or more regional languages (desired, not required); and
• Ability to leverage a network of pertinent relationships in-region and in Washington D.C.

Application instructions

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