Associate Vice President

The Asia Group (TAG) is now accepting applications for an Associate Vice President to join our Washington, DC office.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., 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 the Indo-Pacific region. Our diverse team possesses decades of government and private sector experience with a work ethos that emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and mentorship. 

We are well positioned for growth and seek an Associate Vice President to join our China practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation of China experience, including in-country experience, and have recently held a position in business or government that focused on trade, economics, finance, law, or foreign policy. In addition, a successful candidate will have a strong command of the political, regulatory, and macroeconomic environments in China, U.S.-China relations, and demonstrate the ability to distil these trends into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for commercial stakeholders across a broad range of industries.   

The role is based in TAG’s headquarters in Washington, DC and requires some domestic and international travel.   

Due to the volume of applications received, responses from our recruiting team may be delayed. No phone calls   or emails and WhatsApp messages, please. 

Requirements

• 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 other senior-level interlocutors.
• Experience managing small teams.
• On-the-ground policy work experience in China (preferred).
• Proficiency in Mandarin (preferred).

We value professionals who are proactive in exploring new ways to work smarter. Ideal candidates will be comfortable using artificial intelligence tools — or excited to learn how — to increase efficiency, enhance analysis or deliverables, and generate innovative solutions. Familiarity with generative AI platforms or a growth mindset toward emerging technologies is a plus.

Candidates must be eligible to work in United States and are expected to work in-person at the TAG Washington, DC office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist  partners, principals, and vice presidents in managing the China practice, including by supporting the continued growth and integration of TAG’s Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taiwan offices.
• Manage day-to-day client workstreams, including inter alia 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; and,   
• Cultivate and maintain a robust network of relevant stakeholder relationships in Washington, DC and China.  

Benefits

Please note that the Asia Group maintains a dog-friendly office environment. Dogs are often present in our workplace, and candidates should be comfortable working in close proximity to them as part of our standard in-person work setting. TAG provides competitive benefits with regular training opportunities available to its employees. For this role, TAG offers a salary of $100,000-$110,000 with eligibility for a discretionary end-of-year bonus. 

Legal Notices
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). As a participant in E-Verify, we are required to provide the following notices: E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster.  

Assistance for Applicants with Disabilities 
The Asia Group is committed to fair and equal employment of applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other applicable laws, and you need to discuss a reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, please call +1 (202) 350-3200 and ask to speak with Human Resources.