Research Analyst: China Corporate Advisory

Position description

Rhodium Group is looking for an entrepreneurial and talented Research Analyst (Level 1 or Level 2) to join our world-class team of economists, policy and geopolitical analysts, researchers, and data engineers. As a Research Analyst on Rhodium Group’s China Corporate Advisory team, you will support research on China’s economy and policies, US, EU, and G7 China policy and economic dynamics, technology competition, and other China-related global trends of strategic interest to our corporate clients.

Position responsibilities

• Provide research support for client deliverables, including research notes, briefing decks, and email alerts
• Provide research and writing support for longer-form client projects
• Conduct regular tracking of news and policy developments of interest to clients
• Provide research support for business development activities
• Contribute to the firm’s knowledge base on issues related to China’s economy and policies, US-China and EU-China dynamics, global trends relating to China, and sectoral/topical issues of interest to our corporate clients

Qualifications

Competitive candidates will have the following qualifications:

• A master’s degree in international economics, international affairs, China/Asia studies, political science, law, or other relevant fields; or a bachelor’s degree in similar fields plus at least two years of professional experience
• Strong understanding of China’s economy, China-world trade and investment trends, as well as geopolitical dynamics, technology competition, and regulatory trends influencing China’s economic engagement with the world
• Excellent research and data analysis skills with the ability to prepare clear and accurate reports of research results, synthesize policy developments, and shape economic data into succinct and compelling stories
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present information clearly and concisely through memos, reports, briefings, and other deliverables
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, capacity for self-directed work and ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects at once and independently produce client-ready, polished outputs
• Near native-level English writing and speaking skills, as well as high degree of reading proficiency in Chinese (ability to quickly read, summarize, and extract key findings and nuance from Chinese-language newspaper articles and policy documents)
• Strong proficiency with Excel for data analysis and visualization
• Work authorization in the United States (required)

The following qualifications are a strong plus:

• 1-2 years of professional experience conducting research on China for corporate or government decisionmakers, inclusive of internship experience
• Demonstrated experience in sectoral or industry-level research in areas of importance for US-China or EU-China relations, including but not limited to automotives, semiconductors, biotech, energy/greentech, and chemicals
• Experience with economic and commercial databases, including CEIC, WIND, and Bloomberg Terminal

Location and travel requirements

• The preferred location for this role is New York or Washington, DC.
• Occasional domestic and international travel (<5%)

Compensation, benefits, and recruiting process

Rhodium Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to fostering an environment that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Rhodium Group offers competitive compensation, a progressive benefits package, and opportunities for intellectual and professional advancement while working with a talented and entrepreneurial group of colleagues.

Rhodium Group compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our range may also be determined by factors including, but not limited to, your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, internal equity, alignment with market data, and business or organizational needs. Typically, Research Analysts (Level 1 or Level 2) join between  $88,683 and $93,117. You will also have an additional 15% bonus target based on a combination of company and individual performance.

About Rhodium Group

Rhodium Group is an independent research provider with deep expertise in policy and economic analysis. We help decision-makers in both the public and private sectors navigate global challenges through objective, original, and data-driven research and insights. Our key areas of expertise are China’s economy and policy dynamics, and global climate change and energy systems. More information is available at www.rhg.com.