Senior Associate - China

The China team is seeking a Senior Associate to support the practice with client service, project delivery, and business development. As a Senior Associate, you will play an active role on client teams, working closely with clients and internal teams to understand client objectives, conduct research, develop solutions, and draft client-facing products and strategic advice. You will apply strong analytical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills to support day-to-day client engagement and project execution. The Senior Associate will contribute to a range of client products, including reports, presentations, stakeholder maps, market and policy analyses, risk assessments, and executive briefing materials, while helping to drive innovation across DGA-ASG’s broader Asia practice.

Location
Washington, DC (hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with project teams on complex engagements
• Conducts research and analysis on Chinese domestic politics, economic policy, regulatory developments, foreign policy, and regional geopolitics to support client objectives
• Conducts primary-source research in Chinese, including reviewing government documents, policy announcements, regulatory guidance, state media, think tank publications, and other Chinese-language sources
• Produces high-quality, client-specific content that supports client’s strategic objectives.
• Supports the preparation of executives and leadership activities, including travel to China and the broader Asia-Pacific region through tailored briefings, stakeholder analysis, and meeting preparation materials
• Serves more often in client-facing roles, building relationships and contributing to client strategy
• Strengthens independent problem-solving and professional judgment
• Begins to anticipate client needs, identify risks, and suggest solutions under supervision.
• Actively contributes to firm initiatives and supports team development

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant prior professional experience in a government, think tank, or industry association role relevant to China
• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent and relevant work experience
• Strong understanding of Chinese domestic policy, economic priorities, and regional geopolitics
• Advanced Chinese language skills
• Proven research skills, including experience with and/or ability to conduct primary resource research in Chinese
• Excellent presentation, writing, and analytical skills
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proactive approach to networking and stakeholder engagement
• Entrepreneurial mindset with creative, solution-oriented, problem-solving skills

About Us

DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect – and grow – what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the expertise and experience of our team at Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and business intelligence consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com.

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DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.