Research Analysts (RAs) within our International Expansion Practice conduct research that drives the analysis and strategic direction of our work for clients, and it has a direct impact on the clients’ businesses.

Within our International Expansion Practice we partner with US companies operating in B2B markets globally, with a focus on emerging and frontier markets, in industries including Healthcare, Technology, Mobility / Automotive, Business Services, Industrial Automation and others.

Chinese Research Analysts have the opportunity to work on projects across China, and on occasion, other parts of Asia and other regions.

RAs utilize a variety of public and proprietary desktop research sources to conduct targeted and efficient searches for relevant information and developing that into usable insights. They also genuinely enjoy talking to people, and find it easy to connect with a wide range of people and to engage them in meaningful conversations from which they can create structured market intelligence. Primary research with senior executives and mid-level professionals include ‘cold calling’ techniques as well as conducting pre-scheduled interviews. RAs also help train and supervise the research activities of Project Analysts and Interns.

Everyone at the firm, including RAs, are involved in Emerging Strategy’s strategic growth in addition to delivering assignments to our customers. At various times RAs will also be staffed on business development initiatives, proposal development, recruitment, and marketing activities. This enables employees at all levels to have a holistic understanding of the business and to contribute in multiple ways.

A successful and highly effective RA may become a Senior Research Analyst in less than 12 months.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Top 20 US Liberal Arts Bachelors’ degree (any major) is excellent preparation for this role
• High GPA and extensive research and writing experience such as an honors thesis
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing); additional language skills are welcome
• Native language is Chinese
• Open-minded about working in a range of industries including Education, Technology, Automotive, Financial Services, and others
• High degree of comfort with Microsoft Office software and with advanced analytical techniques and functions in Excel, SPSS, etc. Not afraid of learning / using technology.

Company Description

Emerging Strategy works with senior corporate executives who need external insights to drive business results and avoid blind spots. We are committed to helping our customers achieve objectives including new market identification, determining customer and channel needs, identifying partnership and acquisition opportunities, and avoiding commercial and regulatory surprises.

Across our three offices in Shanghai, Singapore and Washington DC, we operate a lean internal staffing model of intelligent, hard-working and efficient professionals who oversee projects across more than 30 countries in a typical year. This structure allows us to provide more value and impact to customers than our competitors. We are known for our unique abilities in particularly challenging environments such as emerging markets and other opaque markets.

Emerging Strategy was founded in 2006 and has the experience and credibility of a 10+ year old company, as well as the energy and sense of purpose of a 2-year old start-up. We launched our innovative ‘On-Request Partnership’ model in 2015 – the only company to offer such a service globally.

Emerging Strategy provides an excellent learning environment for early career professionals. Our alumni go on to traditional roles in strategy consulting and business, as well as entrepreneurship, diplomacy, international non-profits, and other diverse careers.

Additional Information

Type: Full-time

Experience: Junior level

Functions: Consulting, Analyst, Research

Industries: Market Research, Management Consulting

Compensation: Competitive monthly salary (¥12,000-¥15,000). High achieving employees will be invited to participate in an Incentive Plan (bonuses paid every 6 months) and/or an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).