Asia Business Intelligence Specialist

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Asia Business Intelligence Specialist
Anthesis Group
Data Science
Central and Western, Hong Kong
7 days ago
Full Time
Onsite
Technology, Information and Media
Job Description
37 days ago
Asia Business Intelligence Specialist

Application Deadline: 29 November 2024

Department: Advisory - ESG & Mandatory Reporting

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hong Kong

Description

About Anthesis

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to your application process, or need this job advert in a different format, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

About this Job

Anthesis Business Intelligence is seeking researchers and/or case managers to join our growing Asia practice. Candidates will ideally have experience in due diligence, ESG and Human Rights, disputes and litigation support, political risk and/or investigative journalism. We would also be interested in hearing from candidates with other backgrounds looking for a change of career. The position offered will depend on the candidate’s prior experience in a field relevant to the role.

Fluency in at least one key regional language is a requirement for this role. We are currently particularly interested in hearing from candidates fluent in the following: Mandarin and Korean.

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities
The role

Candidates should have proven experience working in a fast-paced research environment, excellent qualitative analytical skills, and a track record of producing high quality research for use in a commercial setting. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of the region’s business and political environments, as well as an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, public policy and global markets more generally.

Key Responsibilities

The exact responsibilities will vary depending on the role offered. However, we broadly look for the below skills when considering applicants for all our positions:
• Manage complex open source and human intelligence-led investigative assignments (including pre-transactional integrity due diligence checks and other bespoke investigations);
• Write concise and cogent reports that weave in research findings with an in-depth contextualised analysis of key issues and other pertinent findings;
• Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients on research findings;
• Prepare proposals for new business;
• Support the development of Anthesis Business Intelligence’s human source network in Asia; and
• Once comfortable with Anthesis Business Intelligence’s house style and research methodologies, assist in training new team members and proofreading reports.

Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise
Required Experience and Skills

We require as a minimum these qualifications and experience:
• Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context and at least one key regional language - we are particularly interested in Mandarin or Korean;
• 1-6 years’ full-time post-graduate work experience in the corporate intelligence industry and/or another relevant investigative background;
• Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva, as well as regional and language-specific databases and media sources;
• Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects from the proposal stage to delivering our work to the client;
• A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts;
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university; and
• Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:
• A keen interest in Asian and international affairs and business;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• A proactive, can-do mindset and willingness to work outside job specifications when required;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work; and
• Respond well to development feedback.

Benefits
Your Benefits
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from a team who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Wallbrook x Anthesis can have.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis.
• Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills.
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.
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