Senior Associate, China Strategy & Policy

The Asia Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Discretionary end-of-year bonus

Job summary

The Asia Group (TAG) is seeking an Associate Vice President to join our Washington, DC office and lead parts of the China practice. The role requires strong China experience, in-country exposure, and the ability to translate political and regulatory insights into actionable guidance for commercial clients.

The position involves managing client workstreams, supporting business development, and maintaining relationships in Washington, DC and China.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MA, MBA) or equivalent practical experience related to China.
• 6-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong client and project management experience.
• Experience in government relations or comparable experience, demonstrating the ability to integrate public policy with corporate strategy.
• Expertise in U.S. economic and trade policy towards China, including an understanding of key stakeholders, policy tools, and engagement mechanisms.
• Deep understanding of Chinese regulatory frameworks, political dynamics, and stakeholders.
• Experience in key industries including financial services, technology, and healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals (preferred).
• Strong communicator, demonstrated by the ability to write and present in a polished and effective manner to business executives and others senior-level interlocutors.
• Experience managing small teams.
• On-the-ground policy work experience in China (preferred).
• Proficiency in Mandarin (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist partners, principals, and vice presidents in managing the China practice, including by supporting the continued growth and integration of TAG’s Shanghai, HongKong and Taiwan offices.
• Manage day-to-day client workstreams, including development and review of written deliverables, delivering substantive briefings for clients, and fielding and managing client requests as they come in.
• Develop regular, nuanced assessments of relevant political, financial, economic, and regulatory trends in China for broad client consumption.
• Support the firm’s business development objectives, including by identifying/researching potential targets, conducting outreach, and developing proposals.
• Cultivate and maintain a robust network of relevant stakeholder relationships in Washington,DC and China.

Skills

China experience

Client management

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Networking

Team leadership

Education

Advanced degree (MA/MBA)

Job description

The Asia Group (TAG) is seeking an Associate Vice President to join our Washington, DC office and lead parts of the China practice. The role requires strong China experience, in-country exposure, and the ability to translate political and regulatory insights into actionable guidance for commercial clients.

The position involves managing client workstreams, supporting business development, and maintaining relationships in Washington, DC and China.