AD, Strategic Advisory & Intelligence

Sloane Shorey; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sloane Shorey Australia-based Associate Director leads and delivers strategic advisory work for clients, covering domestic issues and international markets. The role combines advisory and project leadership with relationship management and business development.

The candidate will guide high-quality strategic advisory for Australian clients, manage engagements, and collaborate with colleagues globally to support cross-border assignments and market entry strategies.

Qualifications

• 12-18 years' experience in strategic advisory, geopolitical risk, corporate intelligence, government affairs, policy, or management consulting.
• Strong understanding of the Australian political, regulatory, business, and policy environment.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders within corporate, investment, government, or professional services environments.
• Experience working on international or cross-border issues, ideally with exposure to multiple global markets.
• Strong analytical judgement and the ability to turn complex issues into commercially relevant advice.
• Established network across Australian business, government, policy, or advisory circles.
• Strong client relationship skills, with evidence of contributing to business development and account growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and geopolitical advisory assignments for Australian corporate, investment, and government clients.
• Advise clients on Australian political, policy, regulatory, reputational, and commercial developments.
• Lead global and cross-border projects for Australian clients, drawing on the firm’s international network and capabilities.
• Translate complex political, geopolitical, regulatory, and commercial developments into clear, decision-ready advice for senior stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee strategic intelligence assignments, including market entry, stakeholder mapping, political and regulatory risk, and reputational assessments.
• Build and maintain senior networks across Australian business, government, policy, and advisory communities.
• Manage senior client relationships and identify opportunities to deepen and broaden existing engagements.
• Contribute to business development, including originating opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in senior client discussions.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Geopolitical risk

Client relationship management

Business development

Cross-border advisory

Job description

Associate Director
Strategic Advisory & Intelligence, Australia

Our client is an international advisory firm operating across strategic intelligence, geopolitical analysis, and complex problem-solving for clients in business, investment, and government.

They are seeking an Australia-based Associate Director to lead and deliver strategic advisory work for clients, covering both domestic issues and international markets.

The role will focus on helping clients understand and navigate political, regulatory, geopolitical, reputational, and broader strategic risks in Australia and globally.

This is a senior client-facing position combining advisory and project leadership with relationship management and business development.

Role Purpose

To lead high-quality strategic advisory work for Australian clients, providing insight and practical advice on complex domestic and international issues. The Associate Director will take ownership of client engagements, contribute to the growth of key relationships, and work with colleagues internationally on cross-border and global assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and geopolitical advisory assignments for Australian corporate, investment, and government clients
• Advise clients on Australian political, policy, regulatory, reputational, and commercial developments
• Lead global and cross-border projects for Australian clients, drawing on the firm’s international network and capabilities
• Translate complex political, geopolitical, regulatory, and commercial developments into clear, decision-ready advice for senior stakeholders
• Lead and oversee strategic intelligence assignments, including market entry, stakeholder mapping, political and regulatory risk, and reputational assessments
• Build and maintain senior networks across Australian business, government, policy, and advisory communities
• Manage senior client relationships and identify opportunities to deepen and broaden existing engagements
• Contribute to business development, including originating opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in senior client discussions

Candidate Profile

• 12-18 years' experience in strategic advisory, geopolitical risk, corporate intelligence, government affairs, policy, management consulting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of the Australian political, regulatory, business, and policy environment
• Experience advising senior stakeholders within corporate, investment, government, or professional services environments
• Experience working on international or cross-border issues, ideally with exposure to multiple global markets
• Strong analytical judgement and the ability to turn complex issues into commercially relevant advice
• Established network across Australian business, government, policy, or advisory circles
• Strong client relationship skills, with evidence of contributing to business development and account growth

This is a senior advisory role for someone who combines a strong understanding of Australia with an international outlook. The role offers the opportunity to advise clients on issues at home while also leading projects connected to their interests and operations globally. It would suit an established adviser looking for greater ownership of client relationships, project leadership, and commercial development within an international platform.

We are only able to respond to applicants whose backgrounds are relevant to the mandate or our broader remit. Applications not considered relevant will not be retained within our system.