Research Analyst: China Corporate Advisory (Paris)

• Provide research support for client deliverables, including research notes, briefing decks, and email alerts
• Provide research and writing support for longer-form client projects
• Conduct regular tracking of news and policy developments of interest to clients
• Provide research support for business development activities
• Contribute to the firm’s knowledge base on issues related to China’s economy and policies, US-China and EU-China dynamics, global trends relating to China, and sectoral/topical issues of interest to our corporate clients

• A master’s degree in international economics, international affairs, China/Asia studies, political science, law, or other relevant fields; or a bachelor’s degree in similar fields plus at least two years of professional experience
• Strong understanding of China’s economy, China-world trade and investment trends, as well as geopolitical dynamics, technology competition, and regulatory trends influencing China’s economic engagement with the world
• Excellent research and data analysis skills with the ability to prepare clear and accurate reports of research results, synthesize policy developments, and shape economic data into succinct and compelling stories
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present information clearly and concisely through memos, reports, briefings, and other deliverables
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, capacity for self-directed work and ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects at once and independently produce client-ready, polished outputs
• Near native-level English writing and speaking skills, as well as high degree of reading proficiency in Chinese (ability to quickly read, summarize, and extract key findings and nuance from Chinese-language newspaper articles and policy documents)
• Strong proficiency with Excel for data analysis and visualization
• Work authorization in the European Union (required)
• The following qualifications are a strong plus:
• 1-2 years of professional experience conducting research on China for corporate or government decisionmakers, inclusive of internship experience
• Demonstrated experience in sectoral or industry-level research in areas of importance for US-China or EU-China relations, including but not limited to automotives, semiconductors, biotech, energy/greentech, and chemicals
• Experience with economic and commercial databases, including CEIC, WIND, and Bloomberg Terminal

• The preferred location for this role is Paris, France.
• Occasional domestic and international travel (<5%)

Last updated on Nov 8, 2024