Digital Policy Associate

The Asia Group is now accepting applications for a Digital Policy Associate to join our Washington, D.C. office with an expected start date in May 2025 .

Who We Are
The Asia Group (TAG) is the premier strategic advisory firm to the world’s leading companies seeking to excel across the Indo-Pacific. With a team of dynamic and experienced professionals — from consultants and former senior government officials to lawyers and investment bankers — TAG supports companies with end-to-end integrated strategies for market entry and expansion. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, creativity, and entrepreneurialism. Our operational culture is fast-paced and demanding yet strives to be flexible and fun. Through our foundation, we give back to our local community in Washington and in the Indo-Pacific. Beyond the pursuit of professional success, our leadership team actively embraces the challenges and opportunities associated with growing a highly successful firm, including investing time and energy in mentoring and developing staff.

The Role
TAG is seeking to hire an associate focused on the technology sector and digital policy issues in the Indo-Pacific to support TAG’s Digital Practice, whose clients include some of the world’s most important technology companies. The Digital Policy Associate will work across country- and region-focused teams to help to analyze a wide array of policy and commercial issues related to the digital ecosystem. An ideal candidate will bring a passion for analyzing critical issues at the intersection of technology and public policy, including but not limited to cross-border data flows and data localization; intellectual property protections, taxation, and cross-border e-commerce for digital economic growth; global AI governance, online safety, national security, and cybersecurity; digital payments and cryptocurrencies; and data privacy, among others.

The Digital Policy Associate will work closely with the Co-Chairs and other senior colleagues in TAG’s Digital Practice, but may also contribute to TAG’s other country practices on specific regulatory developments.

Candidates should have a master’s degree in international relations, political science, economics, Asian studies, or a related field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree only but significant relevant work experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate commands a strong understanding of critical digital economy and technology issues, business climates, and political dynamics across Asian markets. Experience writing for publication as a journalist, think tank scholar, academic, and/or in government service is also highly valued.

Responsibilities Include :

• Design and execute high-value-add deliverables for clients related to regional digital policy issues, including memos, regular reports, presentations, and other products;
• Collaborate across practices and client teams to develop innovative market entry and expansion strategies, informed by a deep understanding of digital policy issues in the Indo-Pacific region;
• Contribute to briefings and other bespoke servicing in support of client equities across the region;
• Contribute original research and thought leadership on issues related to the digital economy across the Indo-Pacific region, including the markets of China, Australia, Singapore, Japan, and others;
• Provide logistical support for clients and TAG leadership related to engagements in Washington, D.C. and client sites in other domestic or international locations.

Required Experience and Qualifications :

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience;
• Advanced degree (e.g., MA, MBA) or equivalent academic/practical experience related to digital, commercial, and economic policy issues in Asia;
• Exceptional English writing, research, and editorial skills, ideally with a background in writing for publication as a journalist, think tank scholar, academic, and/or in government service;
• Excellent oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to contribute original commentary on digital policy trends in Asia;
• Deep knowledge of critical digital economy and technology policy issues, and a demonstrated ability to communicate related insights to a variety of audiences, including a business audience;
• Understanding of the U.S. policymaking process, including familiarity with U.S. executive branch policymaking related to trade and technology, and the U.S. legislative process;
• Strong grasp of business strategy and commercial trends, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.

Desired Qualifications :

• Working proficiency in an Indo-Pacific foreign language;
• On-the-ground work experience in Asia;
• Excellent graphic design and data visualization skills to support client deliverables;
• Experience in government relations or comparable experience demonstrating the ability to integrate public policy with corporate strategy.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Employees will work in an in-person environment, with remote benefits allowing flexibility on an as-needed basis. TAG provides competitive health benefits and generous paid time off, with regular training opportunities available to its employees. For this role, TAG offers a salary of $68,000-$92,000 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary end of year bonus.

All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references via the application portal on our website. Due to the volume of applications received, responses from our recruiting team may be delayed. No phone calls or emails, please.