Analyst

ANALYST, PHILIPPINES

Vriens & Partners (V&P) is the leading government affairs consulting firm in Southeast Asia. Operating in the most dynamic part of the world, Vriens & Partners is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Washington DC. Our team comprises over 110 full-time employees from over 10 nationalities, as well as 40 senior advisors from across the region.

As a growing advisory firm, V&P offers a challenging and unique work environment, as well as exposure to multiple business sectors. V&P’s culture is open, welcoming, and fast-paced, where everyone can voice their opinion and make a positive impact. Our collaborative approach across diverseteams and industries allows for employees to grow as individuals and consultants.

Position

The analyst will be supporting various aspects of research, monitoring, and internal firm work.

We expect the candidate to have a keen mind and intellectual curiosity for policy, industry development, and politics in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. You will be conducting desk and primary research on economic, political, regulatory, and policy issues covering a broad range of industries in support of client work, proposals, and business development activities of senior colleagues.

A strong ability to identify relevant information, credible sources, and produce written output in a clear and concise manner is necessary. We expect the candidate to address various research requests with a high degree of competency and organization. Engagement with government agencies and relevant stakeholders, drafting and preparing briefing kits, monitoring and analytical reports, presentations, and meeting notes, will be part of your daily work.

Qualifications

• Philippine national, with at least 2 years relevant work experience preferred in legislative or executive government branches, research, journalism, government relations, public affairs, law, consulting, or think tanks.
• Fresh graduates with an exceptional academic, extracurricular, and internship record may be considered.
• Excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in both English and Filipino. Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Knowledge and interest in political and economic issues and developments in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
• Broad knowledge of functioning and protocol of the Philippine government.
• Pro-active, with strong time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-cultural settings and in a team.
• Undergraduate degree preferably in analytical fields such as management, business, economics, public policy, history, law, or international relations. An advanced degree is a value-add.

Interested candidates should send their applications to [Confidential Information] and indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

We require a writing sample, current résumé, and cover letter demonstrating interest and fitness for the position.