Associate Vice President

The Asia Group•Washington, DC

1d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Asia Group (TAG) is seeking an Associate Vice President to join our Washington, DC office, specifically within our China practice. TAG is a strategic and capital advisory firm that helps clients succeed in Indo-Pacific markets. The ideal candidate will have significant China experience, including in-country experience, and a recent background in business or government focused on trade, economics, finance, law, or foreign policy. This role requires a strong understanding of China's political, regulatory, and macroeconomic environments, U.S.-China relations, and the ability to translate these into actionable insights for commercial stakeholders. The position is based in Washington, DC, with some domestic and international travel required. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and are expected to work in-person at the TAG Washington, DC office five days per week. The role also involves assisting partners, principals, and vice presidents in managing the China practice, supporting the growth of TAG’s international offices, managing client workstreams, developing trend assessments, supporting business development, and cultivating stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

Advanced degree (e.g., MA, MBA) or equivalent practical experience related to China.
6-7 years of relevant work experience.
Strong client and project management experience.
Experience in government relations or comparable experience, demonstrating the ability to integrate public policy with corporate strategy.
Expertise in U.S. economic and trade policy towards China, including an understanding of key stakeholders, policy tools, and engagement mechanisms.
Deep understanding of Chinese regulatory frameworks, political dynamics, and stakeholders.
Strong communicator, demonstrated by the ability to write and present in a polished and effective manner to business executives and other senior-level interlocutors.
Experience managing small teams.
Candidates must be eligible to work in United States.
Expected to work in-person at the TAG Washington, DC office five days per week.

Nice To Haves

In-country experience in China.
Recently held a position in business or government that focused on trade, economics, finance, law, or foreign policy.
Experience in key industries including financial services, technology, and healthcare / biotech / pharmaceuticals.
On-the-ground policy work experience in China.
Proficiency in Mandarin.
Comfortable using artificial intelligence tools — or excited to learn how — to increase efficiency, enhance analysis or deliverables, and generate innovative solutions.
Familiarity with generative AI platforms or a growth mindset toward emerging technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist partners, principals, and vice presidents in managing the China practice, including by supporting the continued growth and integration of TAG’s Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taiwan offices.
Manage day-to-day client workstreams, including development and review of written deliverables, delivering substantive briefings for clients, and fielding and managing client requests.
Develop regular, nuanced assessments of relevant political, financial, economic, and regulatory trends in China for broad client consumption.
Support the firm’s business development objectives, including by identifying/researching potential targets, conducting outreach, and developing proposals.
Cultivate and maintain a robust network of relevant stakeholder relationships in Washington, DC and China.