Asean Analyst

Summary

Join FrontierView's global research team as a remote research contractor supporting the monitoring of economic, political, and regulatory developments in the ASEAN region. This 6-12 month contract requires 1-3 years of experience and a passion for informing senior corporate executive decisions. You will conduct primary and secondary research, analyze implications for multinational companies, create impactful analysis and presentations, and present findings to senior executives. The role offers exposure to various facets of market research, a collaborative work environment, skill development opportunities, and interaction with C-suite executives. A Bachelor's (preferably Master's) degree in a relevant field from a top-tier institution is required, along with exceptional communication skills and strong economics knowledge.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's (or preferably Master’s) degree from a top-tier academic institution in a relevant field, ideally Economics
• Exceptional communication skills in English; we are looking for someone who is not just fluent in English but also able to distill complex and technical topics for non-specialists
• Strong economics knowledge, demonstrated through academic coursework or practical experience; candidates should be able to apply macroeconomic principles to real-life country developments and draw conclusions about future trends and implications
• Demonstrated knowledge of key ASEAN markets through academic and/or professional research experience; an understanding of the current socio-political and economic environment in the region is particularly key
• Research experience (in an academic or professional setting) including hypothesis-testing, structuring complex research projects, primary and secondary research, survey-building, and other techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to cover a variety of topics and issues, including unfamiliar ones
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A team-oriented mindset
• 1–3 years of work experience

Responsibilities

• Conducting primary and secondary research to monitor macroeconomic, political, and business developments in the ASEAN region, and analyzing their implications for multinational companies
• Supporting the creation of analysis and presentations advising senior executives in multinational companies on business implications of economic and political developments in ASEAN
• Writing research deliverables that are concise and impactful for a senior executive reader
• Presenting to senior executives on the economic developments in ASEAN markets and their business implications

Preferred Qualifications

Working proficiency in a Southeast Asian language

Benefits

• Offer exposure to different facets of market research
• Provide a stimulating and collaborative work environment
• Develop research and analytical skills based on areas of interest
• Provide opportunities to listen in on discussions with senior executives, to see how firms utilize macroeconomic analysis in their business planning
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to ensure skill development
• Remote work