About the company

The US-China Business Council (USCBC) is a private, non-profit organization of more than 250 American companies that do business with China. Founded in 1973 following the first formal exchanges between the United States and China by a group of interested companies, USCBC’s mission is to expand the US-China commercial relationship to the benefit of its membership, and more broadly, the US economy. Through close collaboration between offices in Washington, DC, Beijing, and Shanghai, USCBC provides extensive China-focused information, advisory, and advocacy services, along with events, to its multinational member companies.

USCBC’s Shanghai office seeks to hire a Manager of Business Advisory Services, reporting to the Shanghai Chief Representative.

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and write on China-related commercial policy;
• Respond to individual member company requests for information on business and trade topics; proactively build and maintain contacts within USCBC member companies;
• Write for USCBC publications and briefing papers;
• Design, organize, and implement USCBC programs, and events, including planning and supporting USCBC Annual China Operations Conference;
• Prepare and present internally and externally on USCBC advocacy, business environment, and industry-specific policy developments;
• Assist with developing USCBC advocacy positions; develop and maintain relationships with representatives from the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and other US gov agencies, US business associations, relevant US scholars, and think tanks;
• Proactively assist with new member recruitment and retention;
• Coordinate intern hiring, scheduling, training and daily assignments;
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Shanghai Chief Representative;

Skills & experience

Required Qualifications

• Native English speaker
• High level of proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) – candidates must be able to read and analyze Chinese-language policy documents, newspaper articles, etc.
• An understanding of and ability to communicate the basic dynamics of the US-China trade relationship, the business environment, and China’s government structure;
• Very strong interest in researching, analyzing and writing about China’s business, economic, and policy environment in a timely manner;
• Follow regulatory developments in a variety of industries, and respond to requests from member companies;
• Excellent project and program management skills;
• Ability to remain organized and detail-oriented;
• Undergraduate degree in an applicable field (business, law, public policy/political science, etc.); graduate degree preferred;
• A high degree of initiative, professionalism, sense of responsibility, and dedication to quality;
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; sense of humor and ability to working in a small team;
• Minimum two years’ work experience, preferably in China;
• Applicants currently holding a valid Chinese work permit and residence permit preferred;

Start Date: August/Seotember 2021

Application Deadline: Open until filled

To apply, please submit the following materials to Melinda Xu (zxu@uschina.org):

• A resume and cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position
• An English writing sample of no more than five (5) pages
• Contact information for 5 professional and/or academic references

Salary will be competitive for non-profit organizations and commensurate with experience. For background on USCBC, see www.uschina.org.