Associate

White Rook Advisory; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An advisory firm focusing on Asia Pacific is seeking an Associate for its public affairs and government relations practice in Kuala Lumpur. The candidate will monitor policy issues, develop stakeholder engagement materials, and collaborate with both internal and external teams. Required qualifications include strong strategic thinking, effective communication skills, and a degree from a reputable university. Fresh graduates and candidates with some work experience in related fields are preferred. This role offers an opportunity to enhance client relationships and navigate complex business environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate complex issues and environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and versatile with a willingness to assist in various tasks.
• Understanding of Malaysia's political, regulatory, and investment climates.

Responsibilities

• Support public affairs and government relations practice.
• Monitor policy and market developments in Malaysia.
• Develop analyses for stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
• Collaborate with teams and external contractors.
• Build and manage networks with government and business communities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Collaboration

Political and regulatory understanding

Education

Degree from a reputable university

Job description

White Rook Advisory is an advisory firm with a unique Asia Pacific focus. The firm is devoted exclusively to helping our clients – be they business decision-makers, investors, government bodies, NGOs or international organisations – understand, strategise and navigate the complex and dynamic geopolitical and economic landscape in the region. We operate in myriad fields such as health and nutrition, pharmaceuticals and medical nutrition, food and beverage, oil and gas, sustainability and the circular economy, as well as trade and investment, serving Fortune 500 companies and their global, regional and local teams, as well as international organisations. We develop trust-based relationships with our clients and stakeholders across the region that help us build win-win scenarios between businesses, governments, thought-leaders and people.

If you are looking for an opportunity to hone your intellectual gymnastics skills, and pick up a few new ones along the way, take the first step.

I. Job Summary:

The Associate will support our public affairs and government relations practice in Malaysia by (i) monitoring policy and market development issues across a variety of sectors in Malaysia, (ii) developing materials including data trends & analysis for stakeholder engagement and advocacy in Asia Pacific, (iii) contributing to the development and execution of client deliverables, (iv) working on task-oriented assignments that may require the collation of routine and standard information.

II. The Role:

• Identify relevant issues and help clients effectively navigate risks across multiple verticals and disciplines which will include collaborating with in-house teams across the region and external contractors.
• Develop market and trend analyses based on robust research and monitoring of policy developments across sectors to support the firm’s strategic counsel across clients in Malaysia and with touchpoints in the region.
• Partner with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and analyse innovative and focused strategies that differentiate the firm. This will include adapting to meet our clients’ rapidly changing needs and priorities.
• Develop a network of contacts across sectors, particularly government, business communities, media and non-government groupings in Malaysia with the aim to be a builder and facilitator to enhance the firm’s key client relationships.
• Support the Partners’ development of a strategic business plan in Malaysia with specific focus on growing our client footprint in the market, and the wider region.

III. Organizational Structure:

• The Associate will work with teams across the region and will report to the Partners.
• The role will be based in Kuala Lumpur.

IV. About You:

• A self-starter who is able to navigate complex issues and environments.
• A clear strategic thinker, strong collaborator and effective communicator who is comfortable in a fast-changing, diverse and multi-cultural environment.
• Having an eye for detail and willingness to pitch in as a utility player when required is essential.
• Possessing some understanding of political, regulatory, and investment climates in Malaysia and their impact on business realities is preferred.

V. Recommended Background:

• Fresh graduates with a degree from a reputable university preferred.
• Some work experience in public affairs, consulting or related fields in Malaysia preferred.