22 Jun
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China Investigative Research Associate

We seek highly motivated candidates to help with China-specific investigative research for Strategy Risks. Relevant analytical experience in all-source, open-source, or due diligence disciplines is a must. Candidates who either have or are working toward a degree in international relations, political science, public policy, business, finance, or a related field will be highly considered. The ideal candidates also command a strong understanding of China and the private sector. Reading proficiency in Chinese is desired, but not required.Responsibilities Include:Provide open-source intelligence analysis related to topics including but not limited to Chinese regional influence, military activities, economic and political activities, quality of life, and human rightsConduct research on and analysis of American companies operating in ChinaConduct media research, work with databases, financial documents, primary documents, and other sources to uncover reputational and criminal issues and ultimate beneficial ownership; making sense of complex corporate structures; and identifying possible political and sanctions exposure for American companies operating in ChinaOrganize large amounts of data, which will also involve technical writing and comparing index modelsAssist VP of Research and CEO with various other research tasks as assignedDesired Knowledge, Education, and Experience:Undergraduate or Graduate Degree requiredKnowledge of open-source information sources and excellent internet research skillsStrong understanding of China and the private sectorStrong English-language writing and communication skills, effective critical thinking, and strong attention to detailOutstanding research and writing skillsExcellent data analysis skills and strong attention to detailExperience living in, working on, or studying ChinaSelf-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentProficiency in MS Office Suite and G SuiteThe China Investigative Research Associate role is a full-time, fully remote position with an immediate start date. This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above.

22 Jun
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Director, Marketing and Communications

Strategy Risks seeks a motivated individual to direct the company’s marketing and communications operations and social media pages. Professionals with at least 5-8 years of experience in communications, media, journalism, political science, or a similar area of study will be highly considered. Strong background, interest, and understanding of China and other sanctions and compliance targets is required. Responsibilities Include:Produce content for social media and company website that is relevant to Strategy Risks customers and potential customersCreate and update Strategy Risks’ marketing material to convey understanding of our products/services, mission, and teamPromote Strategy Risks through advertising, sponsorship, and advertisements in relevant trade press and conferences/eventsProduce content for social media and company website that is relevant to Strategy Risks customers and potential customersDevelop and oversee the Strategy Risks brand identity Create a calendar of production planning with a focus on LinkedIn and TwitterOversee and organize events on important topics for our clients and potential clients, i.e., virtual updates on Xinjiang legislationOversee internal and external communications for the firm Other duties and responsibilities as the company may determineDesired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:Strong understanding of international affairs with an emphasis on US-China relations and other sanctions and compliance targetsSolid editorial judgment and writing/editing skillsProven responsibility overseeing marketing publications and event organizationProven success in collaboration with remote teamsStrong social media skills with a focus on LinkedIn and TwitterExperience building and maintaining media contact list and writing press releases and  strategizing on media placement for senior executivesExperience with Salesforce and other CRM technologies preferredThis is a remote, full-time position with flexible scheduling. The job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above.  

22 Jun
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China Research Manager

We seek a highly motivated candidate to manage and conduct research for Strategy Risks. Candidates who have experience working with China and reading proficiency in Chinese are highly desired. A degree in international relations, political science, public policy, business, journalism, or a related field will be considered. The ideal candidate is an experienced and organized researcher and project manager who commands a strong understanding of China.Responsibilities Include:Manage research projects: plan, organize, and direct the completion of specific research projectsEnsure research projects are completed on time and within scopeReview, fact-check, and edit research produced by other members of the teamManage various research-related resources and databases created by the teamResearch and analyze the risks that American and global companies face in ChinaUndertake other research team projects under the direction of the Research DirectorDesired Knowledge, Education, and Experience:3-5 years of experience in a relevant field, with qualitative and quantitative research experienceAt least 1 year of experience managing research projectsStrong English-language writing and communication skillsEffective critical thinking and strong attention to detailOutstanding research and data analysis skillsStrong understanding of China and the private sectorExperience living in, working on, or studying ChinaReading proficiency in Chinese is strongly preferred, but not requiredSelf-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExperience collaborating with diverse groups of peopleProficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant research technologiesThe China Research Manager role is a full-time paid position. This is a remote position with flexible scheduling. Salary and seniority of the position commensurate with experience. This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above.

22 Jun
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China Research Director

We seek a highly motivated candidate to direct the Research Department at Strategy Risks. Candidates who have management experience and a strong understanding of China and the private sector will be highly considered. The ideal candidate is an experienced and organized manager and researcher with a degree in policy, business, journalism, or a related field. Reading and speaking proficiency in Chinese is preferred, but not required.Responsibilities Include:Supervise, review, and provide feedback for a growing team of researchersEnsure that the research team has the resources, tools, and training needed to stay competitiveManage client projects: plan, organize, and direct the completion of specific research projectsEnsure internal and external research projects are completed on time and within scopeInteract with business development and company clients to plan and deliver research projectsRepresent the research department at internal meetings and manage related communication(If desired) Speaking to media and at events about company analysis of the U.S.-China spaceDesired Knowledge, Education, and Experience:5-8 years of experience in a relevant field, with qualitative and quantitative research experienceAt least 3 years of experience managing a teamStrong management and communication skillsExperience with data and knowledge managementStrong understanding of China and the private sectorExperience living in, working on, or studying ChinaReading and speaking proficiency in Chinese is preferred, but not requiredSelf-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExperience collaborating with diverse groups of peopleProficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant research technologiesThe China Research Director role is a full-time paid position. This is a remote position with flexible scheduling. Salary and seniority of the position commensurate with experience. This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above.

22 Jun
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Open Source Research Analyst

We seek a highly motivated candidate to help with open-source research for Strategy Risks. Effective critical thinking and relevant experience with All-Source or Open-Source disciplines is a must. Candidates who have a degree or work experience with a regional focus on China or East Asia are preferred. Reading proficiency in Chinese is desired, but not required.Responsibilities Include:Conduct open-source research on topics including but not limited to Chinese influence operations, Military-Civil Fusion activities, China’s domestic economic and political activities, and human rightsConduct research and analysis on American companies operating in ChinaOrganize large amounts of data. Experience with web scraping, databases, or index models is a plusAssist the Director of Research and CEO with various other research tasks as assignedDesired Knowledge, Education, and Experience:Undergraduate or Graduate Degree requiredKnowledge of open-source information sources and excellent internet research skillsStrong understanding of China and the private sectorStrong English-language writing and communication skills, and strong attention to detailRelated work experience is desirable but not requiredOutstanding research and writing skillsExcellent data analysis skills and strong attention to detailExperience living, working or studying in ChinaSelf-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentProficiency in MS Office Suite and G SuiteThe Open Source Research Analyst role is a full-time paid position. This is a remote position with flexible scheduling. This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above.

22 Jun
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Research Assistant

We seek a highly motivated candidate to help with research for Strategy Risks. Candidates who either have or are working toward a degree in international relations, political science, public policy, business, finance, or a related field will be highly considered. The ideal candidate commands a strong understanding of China and the private sector. Reading proficiency in Chinese is desired, but not required.Responsibilities Include:Conduct research on and analysis of American companies operating in ChinaOrganizing large amounts of data, which will also involve technical writing and comparing index modelsAssisting Director of Research and CEO with various other research tasks as assignedRequired Knowledge, Education, and Experience:Undergraduate or graduate degree requiredStrong English-language writing and communication skills, effective critical thinking, and strong attention to detailStrong understanding of China and the private sectorRelated work experience desirable but not requiredOutstanding research and writing skillsExcellent data analysis skillsExperience living in, working on, or studying ChinaSelf-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentProficiency in MS Office Suite and G SuiteThe ability to work 10-15 hours per week with flexibility for additional hours, as requiredThe Research Assistant role is a paid position that involves the use of a personal phone and laptop. This is a remote position with flexible scheduling. This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above. 

22 Jun
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Data Engineer

We seek a highly motivated data engineer to help with developing custom tools to facilitate our research, focusing primarily on web scraping and web crawling. You will work closely with senior researchers to create tools to extract and ingest data in multiple languages and to refine and adapt these tools for different research projects. You will also be responsible for developing storage and retrieval solutions to manage large volumes of data efficiently. Reading proficiency in Chinese is a plus but not required.Responsibilities Include:Work with researchers to develop custom web scrapers and crawlers to facilitate automated data collection for ongoing client projectsImplement mechanism for efficiently storing and organizing scraped data, making it readily retrievable for researchersAdvise company management on data best practices, and propose solutions to data-related challengesDesired Knowledge, Education, and Experience:Solid experience with PythonFamiliarity with techniques and tools for crawling, extracting, and processing data (i.e., Scrapy, Pandas, MapReduce, Beautiful Soup, etc.), and experience running large-scale data scraping projectsDatabase development experience, focused on high volume data storage and retrieval applicationsFamiliarity with Linux/UNIX, HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, and networkingExperience with applications designed to display archived web contentGreat communication skillsKnowledge of which tools are suited for a given task, but also the ability to think of solutions beyond those best practicesBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or the equivalent demonstrated experienceThe ability to work 15-20 hours per week with flexibility for additional hours, as requiredThe Data Engineer is a remote position with flexible scheduling. This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above.

22 Jun
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Operations Assistant

We seek a highly motivated candidate to support the organizational aspects of Strategy Risks and build the core functions of individual teams. Relevant experience, improving systems and processes, managing external stakeholders, and coordinating complex projects is a must. The ideal candidate is an experienced and organized strategic thinker who can effectively communicate. The ideal candidate also commands a strong understanding of China and the private sector.  Responsibilities Include: Ensure timely and effective completion of projects, initiatives, and other operations tasks as needed Research and recommend new technology platforms to improve the firm’s operationsCreate and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations Maintain accurate, confidential files and data records Manage the firm’s vendor relationships to ensure employees’ technology and cybersecurity needs are met Ensure all company documents are organized and searchable within OneDrive Assist the research team with getting subscriptions to relevant databases Desired Knowledge, Education, and Experience: 2-4 years of experience in business administration, operations or relevant field Track record of organizing and managing multiple projects  Strong English-language writing and communication skills, effective critical thinking, and strong attention to detail Strong understanding of China and the private sector Experience with data and knowledge management Self-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to maintain confidentiality Proficiency in MS Office Suite   The ability to work 15-20 hours per week with flexibility for additional hours, as required The Operations Assistant role is a paid position that involves the use of a personal phone and laptop. This is a remote position with flexible scheduling. This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above.  

22 Jun
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Chinese Economy Research Analyst

 We seek a highly motivated candidate to research and monitor micro and macro economic and political trends in China. Relevant experience compiling and analyzing information to explain economic data and forecast trends is a must. Candidates who either have or are working toward a degree in economics, business, finance, or a related field will be highly considered. The ideal candidate also commands a strong understanding of China and the private sector. Reading proficiency in Chinese is a must.  Responsibilities Include: Conduct research on China economic issues and write reports synthesizing data for clients. Compile and analyze information to explain China economic data and forecast economic and market trends. Conduct research on and analysis of American companies operating in China. Organize and synthesize large amounts of economic and market data. Assist VP of Research and CEO with various other research tasks as assigned. Desired Knowledge, Education, and Experience: Undergraduate or Graduate Degree required Sector specific experience in supply chain, energy, or technology a plus  Proficiency in Chinese and strong understanding of China and the private sector Strong English-language writing and communication skills Effective critical thinking, and strong attention to detail Outstanding research skills in both English and Chinese Excellent data analysis skills and strong attention to detail Financial modeling and data visualization experience a plus Experience living in, working on, or studying China Self-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Proficiency in MS Office Suite and G Suite The China Economic Research Analyst role is a full-time, fully remote position with an immediate start date. This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all individuals who hold the position will perform all duties set forth above.