Senior Associate, Geopolitics & Research

The Asia Group (TAG) is now accepting applications for a Senior Associate to join our Geopolitics and Research Team. This role will be based in Washington, DC.

TAG is a leading 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 expertise is delivered through a network of offices in key cities including Washington D.C., Taipei, New Delhi, Mumbai, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Hanoi. Our team is a diverse mix of partners, senior advisers and talent with extensive backgrounds in government, the private sector, and the military.

We champion a corporate culture that values teamwork, collegiality, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Operating at a brisk pace, we maintain a demanding yet adaptable and enjoyable work environment. At TAG, we’re committed not only to professional excellence but also to the growth of our firm. We dedicate ourselves to mentoring and leading our staff, recognizing the importance of nurturing talent as part of our journey to continued success.

The Senior Associate will be an integral member of the Geopolitics and Research Team led by TAG Managing Partner Amb. Kurt Tong and Senior Vice President for Geopolitics and Research Tiffany Ma. Key tasks include supporting client deliverables, providing analysis to regular client-specific products, and responding to adhoc client requests. The Senior Associate will also help produce pan-client analytic products and contribute to promoting TAG’s thought leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring professional experience from government, business intelligence, the think tank community, consulting, or equivalent. They should also demonstrate knowledge of geopolitical trends and their implications for business. Professional competency in an Indo-Pacific language (especially Mandarin), and familiarity with China and at least one other Indo-Pacific market (especially Japan, South Korea, or Southeast Asia) is preferred.

Responsibilities Include

• Supporting client engagement, including briefings, compiling and editing regular written deliverables, and responding to ad-hoc requests
• Providing logistical support for clients and TAG leadership related to client engagements in Washington DC or client sites in other locations
• Generate original analyses on trends and topics at the intersection of geopolitics and business
• Drafting and editing pan-client products on emerging geopolitical trends, as well as TAG’s Daily Asia newsletter
• Supporting internal initiatives related to standardizing processes and outputs across the firm, including training and other firm-wide initiatives
• May be assigned other special projects or duties according to business needs.
  
  

Required Experience And Qualifications

• Experience in client servicing and project management;
• Advanced degree (e.g. MA/MBA/MPP) and at least 4 years’ relevant work experience;
• Exceptional communication skills, including a collegial attitude and a passion for client servicing;
• Command over key geopolitical topics and their business implications, including strategic competition, economic fragmentation, technological disruption, energy and climate change, and demographic shifts;
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines, communicate clearly, and reliably manage competing priorities;
• Team player with positive, proactive, and professional attitude; eager for professional development and open to learning;
• Flexibility with respect to working and communication hours, particularly when coordinating TAG’s Indo-Pacific offices and overseas clients;
• Business-level English proficiency and familiarity with at least one Indo-Pacific language.
• On-the-ground work experience in Asia
  
  

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and are expected to work in-person at the TAG DC office five days per week. TAG provides competitive benefits including premium health insurance, generous paid time off, 401k matching, and commuter allowances with regular training opportunities available to its employees. For this role, TAG offers a salary of $78,000 to $105,000 per year, based on experience, 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.