Sr. Research Associate / Research Consultant

Job Function and Working Conditions

Applicants can expect to work on the following:

• Conduct, analyze, and write up research on how doing business in Vietnam, industrial parks, provincial, list of Vietnam Foreign Direct Investment, and market data relevant to a client's industry to inform, shape and execute business strategies and objectives for publication;

• Continually update knowledge, and understanding, and develop skills in the field or specialism specializing in economics, market entry, supply chain management.

• Monitoring industry trends to identify new opportunities for the organization;

• Presenting findings/reports summarizing research results to clients using charts, graphs, and other visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations, Excel, Word, Power BI if needed

• Dissemination of project results through policy briefs, white papers, reports, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications

• Oversee the end-to-end process of research initiatives, from proposal to final publication.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.

• Manage resources effectively, ensuring efficient use of time, budget, and personnel.

• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging research methodologies, and publication standards.

• Propose new research topics, methods, and approaches to improve the organization’s thought leadership.

• Provide mentorship to junior team members and support skill development within the team.

Applicants must have the following:

• Background in Economics and/or Trade, Law, special in International Studies - R&D major

• Strong critical thinking and quantitative skills and familiarity with MS Office Platforms,

including but not limited to, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, Outlook, and other tools as

necessary

• Excellent English language proficiency

• 4+ years of work experience in research & publication, consulting about market entry and

other related roles

• Native Vietnamese language

• Background in laws such as Labor Code; Health Insurance Law; Civil Code; Education Law…

which is preference.

• Strong fit with our company values and working culture

• Has worked for advisory, and consulting companies (Desirable Attribute)