Associate Analyst, Malaysia

Who We Are

BowerGroupAsia(BGA) is the premierstrategic affairs and public policy firm supporting the worlds leading multinational companies in the Indo-Pacific region and Africa. With a presence in over 30 countries BGA staff provide bespoke services to clients across the region. We seek a talented highly motivated Associate Analystto be a part of our Malaysia team based in Kuala Lumpur.

Position Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients with a focus on the Malaysia market:

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  Research and monitor selected business and investment sector issues including government policies legislative and regulatory developments industry developments consumer trends and issues and business and investment opportunities on behalf of BGA.
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  Analyze and interpret the corporate business policy and political implications of specific government regulations policies and laws at national district and city levels.
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  Contribute to well-written succinct and actionable reports and presentations of research and information to clients and to BGA leaders.
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  Possess a willingness and ability to build networks and relationships with bureau-crats and public officials parliament members the business community media civil society organizations consumer groups and other personnel relevant to BGA and its clients.
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  Provide information and analysis on stakeholders and other relevant actors.
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  Advise and assist BGA clients in developing and implementing business government relations corporate social responsibility media public affairs and other strategies.

Job Requirements

We seek an exceptionally collegial eager highly motivated self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively anticipate client and company needs and be part of a high-performing Malaysia and global team. The ideal candidate has been involved in government affairs public policy or healthcare policy work and maintains a strong network of public and private sector interlocutors.

Qualifications:

• Fresh graduate are encouraged to apply.
• Business level English native level Malaysian and excellent written and oral communications skills in both languages.
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  Excellent research and analysis skills and knowledge of the public and private sectors. Knowledge of additional sectors including ICT finance natural resources manufacturing telecommunications healthcare pharmaceutical and others a plus.
  
• A keen understanding of Malaysias political-economic environment and the ability to navigate it on behalf of clients.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic internet applications are required as is enthusiasm and ability to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Education:Minimum bachelors degree is required and masters degree is preferred.
  

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Please address application materials to the BGA Director for Human Resources Thatcheenee Munusamy ().

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