Taiwan Analyst

Job Description

Who We Are

BowerGroupAsia Inc.(BGA)is the premier strategic advisory and government affairs firm supporting multinational companies in the Indo-Pacific and Africa regions. With a presence in over 30 countries BGA staff provide bespoke services to clients across the region. We seek a talented highly motivatedAnalystto join our Taiwan team.

The candidate should be motivated to help the worlds premier companies understand Taiwan find alignment with customers communities and key stakeholders andhelp Taiwan evolve by considering the ideas and capabilities of top tier companies thatwant to invest in Taiwan.

Position Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients with a focus on the Taiwan market by doing the following:

Research Writing and Editing

• Analyze and interpret the business investment and political implications of Taiwan-specific government regulations policies and laws. Keep abreast of news relevant to BGA clients and provide top-line analysis of current events and how developments affect clients business operations.
• Cooperate across BGA teams at the working level to develop client deliverables in line with client expectations. Ensure the high-quality actionable and timely presentation of deliverables that meet the demanding needs of BGA clients including in-person and virtual briefings written memos and reports presentations stakeholder maps and others.
• Conduct desk research on assigned clients and relevant market developments in order to inform client and business development conversations. Draft briefing materials and talking points for BGA as read-aheads for client and non-client stakeholder calls/meetings.
• Contribute content and editing to research products including Taiwan news updates client memos the Asia-Pacific Forecast and others as requested by BGA. Assist in the drafting and review of products and client deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide editing on client products including monthly monitoring matrices stakeholder maps engagement strategies etc. working in close coordination with the relevant account leads.
• Manage update and expand the Salesforce accounts for assigned clients and non-client stakeholders in a timely manner. Flag important developments and drive awareness for the relevant BGA team members.

Client Engagement

• Build and nurture networks with clients and corporate executives government officials media and civil society experts including attending BGA client meetings and other forums such as business councils and think-tanks. Map and engage public and private-sector stakeholders civil society the media and other influencers to help clients formulate engagement strategies.
• Track interaction with clients and non-client stakeholders in Salesforce ensuring that contacts are updated engagement is logged and follow-ups and to-dos are moved through BGA.
• Assist in scheduling and joining client business development and non-client stakeholder meetings and conference calls.
• Proactively research developments in Taiwans sectors of interest to clients and inform relevant BGA colleagues under the guidance of the relevant team leads.

Qualifications

This position combines keen research skills with the skills and responsibilities required for building relationships with key interlocutors in the market. The ability to interact effectively both inside the company and externally while remaining flexible proactive and efficient is crucial to this role. The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally collegial eager highly motivated professional who can work independently anticipate client and company needs and be part of a high-performing global team.

Qualifications include:

• A keen understanding of the geopolitical and regulatory environment in Taiwan and how to navigate it on behalf of clients is required.
• Education: A Bachelors degree is required with a proven and consistent track record. Masters degree is a plus.
• Work Experience: Two to five years of relevant experience working in government a multinational corporation journalism and/or consulting relevant to Taiwan strongly preferred.
• Strong research editing and written and verbal communication skills in native English are required. Knowledge of one or more Asia-Pacific language(s) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in or passion for one or more of the following industries: financial technology (fintech) information and communications technology and fast moving consumer goods. Aptitude for engaging confidently and thoughtfully with corporate representatives government officials of various nationalities and levels civil society and the media.
• Ability to manage a flexible work schedule including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and adopt new technologies. Previous experience using Salesforce and MS365 is a plus. Native level English skills required.

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