Job Responsibilities
1. Monitor policy updates across ASEAN and key Southeast Asian economies (including Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, etc.) covering macroeconomics, industrial regulation, energy governance, mineral resource administration, cross-border trade, investment entry rules and resource development controls. Identify key business risks — such as cost inflation, energy and mineral supply chain disruptions, market access barriers and competitive landscape shifts — stemming from policy changes, and develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and operational recommendations.
2. Conduct systematic monitoring and in-depth analysis of legislative amendments, political dynamics, economic reforms, national energy roadmaps, mineral regulatory frameworks and cross-border trade policies in Southeast Asia. Perform comparative analysis of regional public policies and market conditions across countries and resource sectors. Compile standardized datasets and policy briefs to support clients’ regional market expansion, commercial strategy formulation, energy and mineral investment planning, and cross-border operational layout.
3. Provide authoritative policy interpretation, compliance guidance and operational advice for business functions including market development, legal compliance, investment operations and sustainability. Conduct policy due diligence and multi-scenario analysis for key transactions, including energy and mineral M&As, large-scale industrial investments and regional business expansions. Assess the long-term implications of political stability, economic trajectories and evolving energy and mineral policies on investment returns, project viability and corporate long-term strategic planning in Southeast Asia.
Job Qualifications
1. Master’s degree or above in International Relations, Economics, Regional Studies, Resource Economics, Energy Economics, Public Policy, Political Science or related disciplines. Specialization in Southeast Asian studies, ASEAN economics or resource governance is highly preferred.
2. Minimum 2 years of professional or research experience in Southeast Asia policy and economic research, gained from multinational corporations, international organizations, think tanks, consulting firms or public research institutions. Familiar with ASEAN institutional frameworks and the regulatory, investment, energy and mineral governance systems of major Southeast Asian countries.
3. Possess strong logical thinking and written & verbal communication skills. Capable of independently delivering high-quality research outputs, including policy analysis reports, macroeconomic assessments, energy and mineral investment evaluations, and risk advisory reports with rigorous data support and actionable business insights.
4. Demonstrate solid understanding of Southeast Asian political ecosystems, economic development patterns, geopolitical contexts and policy-making mechanisms. Able to synthesize complex regulatory and market information and translate policy trends into practical, business-oriented recommendations for cross-border investment, resource exploitation and commercial operations.
5. English is required as a working language for policy document review and report drafting. Proficiency in regional languages (Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, etc.) is a strong plus.