• Posted: April 30, 2024

• Submission Deadline: rolling basis

The Asia Group, LLC is now accepting applications for an Associate to join our Washington, DC office.

The Asia Group (TAG) is a strategic and capital advisory firm that positions clients – ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups – for success in established and emerging markets across Asia. Our team includes a diverse mix of partners, principals, senior advisors, and staff possessing decades of government and private sector experience. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, creativity, and entrepreneurialism. Beyond the pursuit of professional success, our leadership team actively embraces the challenges and opportunities associated with growing a highly successful firm, including by investing time and energy in mentoring and staff development.

The South Asia Associate will serve as an integral member of TAG’s South Asia practice. The role will primarily involve supporting clients in India across multiple sectors, such as technology, digital regulation. manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and energy. The candidate should have a deep understanding of India’s political system and a strong grasp of India’s business environment and regulatory landscape. A demonstrated ability to work under pressure, engage clients with poise and clarity, and work collaboratively within TAG are expected. This position entails opportunities for upward growth and promotion and may involve domestic and international travel.

• Conduct thorough and meticulous industry and political research and analysis, and business due diligence;
• Draft executive memos, reports, briefing materials and other written products for external (client) and internal (TAG) consumers related to geopolitical, trade, commercial, and security trends across India and the Indo-Pacific
• Conduct day-to-day client touchpoints and support;
• Track market and industry developments impacting client equities;
• Provide logistical and event support for client engagements in Washington, DC and work closely with TAG New Delhi office;
• Participate on TAG’s behalf with U.S. and Indian industry associations, think tanks, and similar institutions.

• BA or equivalent academic/practice experience related to Indo-Pacific economic and policy issues
• 1-2 years of prior work experience, preferably including in a client-servicing industry, think-tank, or government affairs experience
• Exceptional writing and policy analysis skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to excel under tight deadlines
• Outstanding research and briefing skills with strong teamwork ethos
• Analytical economic and political expertise in India and broader Indo-Pacific markets
• Self-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment