Research Analyst

Summary

Join FrontierView's APAC Research Team as a remote research contractor! Monitor economic, political, and regulatory developments in Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. You'll contribute to syndicated content for senior executives at multinational organizations, combining regional knowledge and macroeconomic insights. This unique role offers exposure to C-suite executives and impactful analysis. The position requires 1–3 years of experience and strong communication skills. Develop your research and analytical skills while working in a stimulating and collaborative environment.

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 Developed APAC 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 Developed APAC 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 developments in Developed APAC
• Writing research deliverables that are concise and impactful for a senior executive reader
• Presenting to senior executives on the economic developments in Developed APAC markets and their business implications

Preferred Qualifications

• Working proficiency in a Developed APAC language
• Familiarity with quantitative economic analysis

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