Associate or Senior Associate

The Asia Group • Washington, DC

6d • $68,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Asia Group (TAG) is accepting applications for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Australia-focused practice in Washington, DC.

The Asia Group is the premier strategic advisory firm to the world’s leading companies seeking to excel across the Indo-Pacific. With a team of dynamic and experienced professionals – from consultants and former senior government officials to lawyers and investment bankers – TAG supports companies with end-to-end integrated strategies for market entry and expansion. We value teamwork, collegiality, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a healthy sense of humor.

TAG’s Australia practice seeks a highly motivated DC-based Associate or Senior Associate to support clients – ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups – for success in established and emerging markets across the Indo-Pacific region. Our team is a diverse mix of partners, senior advisors, and talent with extensive backgrounds in government, the private sector, and the military.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, or economics.
• Significant professional experience in Australian and/or Indo-Pacific economic and political issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian politics, policy, and regulatory environment and Australia’s relationships in the Indo-Pacific and with the United States.
• Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail, motivation, and ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• For Senior Associate, experience in client servicing, project management, and/or business development;
• Team player with positive and professional attitude, eager for professional development, and open to learning.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to support critical client matters and internal tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and integrate public policy with corporate strategy, including use of tech tools for efficiency.
• Flexibility with respect to working and communication hours, particularly when coordinating with clients and team members in Australia and other TAG offices in the region.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and are expected to work in-person at the TAG DC office five days per week.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in close proximity to dogs as part of our standard in-person work setting.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or professional degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Network of pertinent relationships in Australia or the region.
• Experience in government relations or comparable experience.
• Ideal candidates will be comfortable using artificial intelligence tools — or excited to learn how — to increase efficiency, enhance analysis or deliverables, and generate innovative solutions. Familiarity with generative AI platforms or a growth mindset toward emerging technologies is a plus.

Benefits

• TAG provides competitive benefits, including premium health insurance, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, and commuter allowances, with regular training opportunities available to its employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level