Asia Business Intelligence Specialist Department: ESG & Reporting : ESG & Reporting
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hong Kong
Description Candidates should have proven experience working in a fast-paced research environment, excellent qualitative analytical skills, and a track record of producing high quality research for use in a commercial setting. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of the region’s business and political environments, as well as an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, public policy and global markets more generally.
Key Responsibilities • Manage complex open source and human intelligence-led investigative assignments (including pre-transactional integrity due diligence checks and other bespoke investigations);
- Write concise and cogent reports that weave in research findings with an in-depth contextualized analysis of key issues and other pertinent findings;
- Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients on research findings;
- Prepare proposals for new business;
- Support the development of Anthesis Business Intelligence’s human source network in Asia; and
- Once comfortable with Anthesis Business Intelligence’s house style and research methodologies, assist in training new team members and proofreading reports.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise We require as a minimum these qualifications and experience:
- Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context and at least one key regional language;
- 1-6 years’ full-time post-graduate work experience in the corporate intelligence industry and/or another relevant investigative background;
- Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva, as well as regional and language-specific databases and media sources;
- Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects from the proposal stage to delivering our work to the client;
- A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts;
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university; and
- Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:
- A keen interest in Asian and international affairs and business;
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- A proactive, can-do mindset and willingness to work outside job specifications when required;
- An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work; and
- Respond well to development feedback.