Analyst

Job Description

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Scope of Role

Research 

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Location

Singapore

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Overview 

Our Business Intelligence Department is responsible for producing quality research to support our clients' objectives across the region, and to facilitate the making of critical business decisions. A deep understanding of each client's business and the industries they have interests in, alongside extensive in-country networks and local knowledge, allow us to produce comprehensive, research-rigorous reports.

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Services of our Business Intelligence Department include the following:

• Market/competitor research and surveys in contemplation of overseas market expansion across Southeast Asia with a focus on Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

• Risk analysis of political developments across regional markets, including personality profiles of decision-makers.

• Industry-focused research and analysis, including regulatory updates and analysis of potential market impact.

• Provision of support for business disputes and the conduct of internal investigations, including asset-tracing and due diligence.

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Primary Responsibilities 

• Managing existing client accounts ranging from SMEs to government agencies and MNCs.

• Preparing and optimising presentations, briefs, and reports to clients.

• Analysing developments and conducting research on industry and political developments across Southeast Asia.

• Managing information flows, including overt news sources, social media sources, database subscriptions, and human sources.

• Leading the development of obtaining new channels of information.

• Managing, liaising and collaborating with lawyers from our regional offices and in-country contractors to develop high quality research-rigorous products.

• Verifying the credibility of information and sources.

• Keeping abreast of new and existing open-source channels for research such as new websites or new functions in existing databases.

• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and in confidence.

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Qualifications 

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with: 

• A bachelor or master’s degree in any of the following fields – International Relations, Government Affairs, Law, or International Business.

• At least 2 years work experience (candidates with lesser experience will be considered for a junior position); a background in regional business intelligence and/or consulting are highly encouraged to apply.

• An interest in, and are current with, regional business and political developments.

• Demonstrated research experience in a commercial or business setting.

• Strong ability to summarise information and produce accurate, high-quality reports. 

• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent command of both spoken and written English; proficiency in other languages would be an added advantage.

• Industry experience in technology, real estate, finance, arms, and energy would be viewed favourably but is not mandatory.

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