Associate, Southeast Asia Practice

McLarty Associates is seeking a bright, resourceful, highly organized individual to serve as an Associate for the firm’s Southeast Asia practice. We are seeking to fill this position by late May and will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.

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Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Project management of multiple client initiatives;
• Conducting research and analysis of economic, political, security, trade, technology, public policy, international, and business issues;
• Writing memos, compiling biographies, and preparing presentations;
• Attending and reporting on events, speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients;
• Monitoring regional news outlets;
• Providing administrative support for Southeast Asia practice directors;
• Other duties as assigned.

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We are seeking candidates who have/are:

• BA/BS or MA in International Relations, Political Science, International Business, Asian/Southeast Asian studies, or a related field.
• Strong background, demonstrated interest, and experience living or studying in Southeast Asia, as well as an appetite for international politics and international business broadly.
• Familiarity with a Southeast Asian language, preferably Bahasa Indonesia.
• Exceptional organization with an independent and creative nature.
• Strong verbal and written communication and a resourceful and accomplished researcher and writer in English.
• Strong critical thinkers.
• Able to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as comfort interacting with high-level individuals and collaborating in a team environment.
• Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the directors and the team.
• Attentive to detail.
• Able to manage and adapt to changing priorities, to remain poised under pressure, and to juggle multiple projects at a time.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, mature judgment, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Office 365, especially Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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This position can be performed in a hybrid manner but may require the individual to be in the Washington, DC office for 3-5 days per week. As such, applicants should be located in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area.

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Interested applicants must submit an application that includes:

• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills;
• Resume;
• Short writing sample (no more than 2-3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to Southeast Asia, trade, multilateral institutions, or international politics. Submissions on other topics will not be considered.

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Please compile all application materials into one PDF document.

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please direct any questions you may have to [email protected]