Ankura China Advisors – Associate (Global Strategic Advisory Business Group)

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Title: Associate

Position Details:

• Location: Shanghai, China
• Duration: Permanent full-time position
• Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with some remote working options. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Beijing or Shanghai, including visa eligibility where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues and client teams to develop and deliver high-quality client-facing materials, including reports, presentations, and research notes.
• Support government affairs dialogues on behalf of clients and effectively represent client and Ankura interests with public sector counterparts.
• Contribute to the publication of weekly and monthly market intelligence products distributed to a diverse client base.
• Engage in client-specific research and analysis on policy issues and commercial developments impacting client interests, with focus on Chinese-language sources.
• Support business development efforts through insightful research that informs briefings and presentations.
• Participate actively in internal discussions and events, contributing to Ankura expertise in China policy research.
• Leverage Chinese-language media and academic resources to maintain a current understanding of China’s policy landscape.
• Provide operational support for colleagues with respect to engagement in platforms, preparation for meetings, and planning for events.

Requirements:

• A graduate-level qualification in international affairs, policy, business, law, or a related field.
• One to three years of relevant, full-time, professional work experience.
• International or internationally-oriented work experience in a professional services firm (including internships).
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Chinese policy and commercial sectors, coupled with strong analytical and English writing skills.
• Proven experience in strategic policy engagement, with participation in leadership programs and international dialogues.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research and produce policy-oriented deliverables, focusing on geopolitical and energy-related topics.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across government, business, and academia in both China and internationally.
• This role requires fluency in both English and Mandarin, as it involves regular communication with Mandarin-speaking clients and partners. This language requirement is essential to meet business needs and ensure effective service delivery.
• Must be able to travel at short notice including nationally and internationally. 
• Ability to work effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive cover letter addressed to Melinda Xu, along with a detailed resume/CV. Incomplete application will not be considered due to the expected volume of submissions.

Compensation: Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application by January 15th 2026.

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