About the company
China Policy is a globally recognised policy analysis and strategic advisory firm usually headquartered in Beijing. We build client knowledge and provide tools to map, analyse and respond to China’s changing policy and market environments. As part of a team, analysts drive the analytical base of our portfolios, tracking and mapping policy developments and commentary, preparing reports, and working closely with members of other portfolios.
Job description
We are seeking a part-time analyst to work in our macroeconomic policy portfolio starting from June 2020. This position is suited to candidates interested in gaining insight into economic policy changes accompanying China’s economic transition and the development of economic policy-making in the context of balancing growth and structural reform.
Strong research skills, attention to detail and ability to draft in clear English are core requirements. Analyst positions at China China Policy offer unparalleled experience for high achieving MA candidates aiming for PhD studies. In recent years over a dozen of our analysts have gained PhD places in top international universities.
The portfolio closely watches topics including: monetary and fiscal policies, SOE reform, traditional industries, shadow banking, asset management universe, real estate, debt, fintech, RMB internationalisation and currency regime.
duties
﹘ keep abreast of domestic debates; signal events; and monetary and fiscal policy trends
﹘ analyse and assess policy movements of the central bank, financial regulators, fiscal authorities, SOE reform and taxation agencies
﹘ track opinion leaders’ views on important policy debates
﹘ draft policy analysis
﹘ develop people and agency profiles
﹘ assist research managers with portfolio tasks
Please apply via our website http://policycn.com/careers/ where you will find an application exercise.
Skills & experience
﹘ outstanding academic achievement at Bachelors and/or Masters level, preferably in economics or political economy
﹘ native-level Chinese and professional standard English
﹘ knowledge of economics, development economics, finance and other related areas; understanding of China’s economic sectors and policy environment
﹘ previous work experience in above-mentioned sectors is prefered
﹘ eye for detail and clear communicator;
﹘ curiosity-driven and eager to learn
﹘ ability to deliver work to tight deadlines; flexible and able to take initiative