What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Research Associate position at Strategy Risks?
Location: Remote
Type: Part-Time Contract (with potential for expanded scope)
Reports to: Senior Research Team / CEO
About Strategy Risks
Strategy Risks is a China-focused business intelligence firm providing geopolitical, political, and strategic risk analysis to senior decision-makers across finance, corporates, and government. We help clients anticipate and navigate complex global risks through rigorous research, clear analysis, and actionable insight.
The Role
We are seeking a part-time researcher to support ongoing research projects and client-facing deliverables across geopolitical, political, and strategic risk themes. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical instincts, excellent writing skills, and a deep interest in China, global affairs, and emerging risk issues.
The researcher will contribute to both recurring and project-based work, helping produce high-quality analysis for clients operating in complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research across geopolitical, political, economic, and strategic risk topics
- Support drafting of reports, briefings, memos, and other client deliverables
- Assist with open-source analysis, background research, and source validation
- Contribute to recurring research products and ad hoc client requests
- Support preparation for client briefings, presentations, and research calls
- Monitor developments related to China, supply chains, regulation, and broader geopolitical trends
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Experience in political risk, media, geopolitics, intelligence, academia, or strategic analysis
- Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with China-related issues, global markets, or international affairs
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Chinese fluency a plus, but not required
- Python/PowerBI, Canva, CRM tools a plus, but not required
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time arrangement
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, real-world strategic work
- Exposure to high-level client questions and global risk issues
- Collaborative work with an experienced and mission-driven team
- Compensation commensurate with experience and scope of work
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and brief note of interest outlining relevant experience and availability to Ashley@strategyrisks.com. Writing samples may be requested.