Associate

Emergent; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and skill development

Collaborative culture

Exposure to interesting clients

Job summary

A strategic advisory firm in Singapore is looking for an Associate to shape how technologies engage with the world. This entry-level position involves conducting research, drafting communications, and supporting client projects. Ideal candidates should have research and writing skills, an interest in Southeast Asia, and a proactive attitude. The role offers mentorship in a collaborative culture, with exposure to significant public affairs issues. It's an excellent opportunity for those eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 - 4 years of experience in public affairs, policy research, communications, or consulting.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Interest or experience in Southeast Asia's political and regulatory trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on regulatory and industry developments across Asia-Pacific.
• Draft briefing notes, stakeholder maps, and communications materials.
• Support project coordination and content development for client work.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Writing skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Note: We’ve had a great response to our open roles and are no longer actively hiring for these positions. But we’re always on the lookout for great people so feel free to send us your CV and we’ll be in touch if something comes up that’s a good fit. You can reach us at [e-mail] .

Location: Singapore (preferred) or Southeast Asia (remote)
Type: Full Time

Level: Entry-Level to Early Career

The Role

As an Associate at Emergent, you’ll be at the ground floor of shaping how tomorrow’s most important technologies engage with the world. You’ll dive deep into research, sharpen insights into action, and contribute to client work that spans regulatory strategy, stakeholder mapping, narrative framing, and policy influence.

This is more than an entry-level role - it’s an on-ramp to strategic advisory. You’ll collaborate closely with senior consultants and directors, learning the ropes while making meaningful contributions from day one. If you’re intellectually curious, politically attuned, and excited by the intersection of policy, power, and innovation, this is your chance to build real expertise, and start your journey towards becoming a trusted voice in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research and monitoring on regulatory, political, and industry developments across Asia-Pacific

Draft briefing notes, stakeholder maps, policy summaries, and communications materials

Support the delivery of client work including project coordination, content development, and insight generation

Help track project timelines, maintain quality standards, and contribute to client reporting

Work with colleagues across policy, narrative, and design to produce sharp, strategic, and visually compelling outputs

Contribute to knowledge-building, internal processes, and business development efforts

What We’re Looking For

1 - 4 years of experience in public affairs, policy research, communications, consulting, or related fields

Strong research, analytical, and writing skills - clear thinkers who can turn complexity into insight

Regional interest or experience in Southeast Asia, with an eye on political, regulatory, or economic trends

Familiarity with issues in tech, sustainability, or trade is a bonus

Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems

Hungry to learn, adaptable, and excited to work in a fast-moving, growing team

What We Offer

Mentorship and skill development in a tight-knit, high-performance team

A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and experimentation

A front-row seat to some of the most interesting public affairs issues and clients