Associate or Senior Associate

The Asia Group (TAG) is accepting applications for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Australia-focused practice in Washington, DC.

Who We Are 

The Asia Group is the premier strategic advisory firm to the world’s leading companies seeking to excel across the Indo-Pacific. With a team of dynamic and experienced professionals – from consultants and former senior government officials to lawyers and investment bankers – TAG supports companies with end-to-end integrated strategies for market entry and expansion. We value teamwork, collegiality, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a healthy sense of humor.

The Role 

TAG’s Australia practice seeks a highly motivated DC-based Associate or Senior Associate to support clients – ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups – for success in established and emerging markets across the Indo-Pacific region. Our team is a diverse mix of partners, senior advisors, and talent with extensive backgrounds in government, the private sector, and the military.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, or economics.
• Significant professional experience in Australian and/or Indo-Pacific economic and political issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian politics, policy, and regulatory environment and Australia’s relationships in the Indo-Pacific and with the United States.
• Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail, motivation, and ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• For Senior Associate, experience in client servicing, project management, and/or business development;
• Team player with positive and professional attitude, eager for professional development, and open to learning.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to support critical client matters and internal tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and integrate public policy with corporate strategy, including use of tech tools for efficiency.
• Flexibility with respect to working and communication hours, particularly when coordinating with clients and team members in Australia and other TAG offices in the region.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s or professional degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Network of pertinent relationships in Australia or the region.
• Experience in government relations or comparable experience.

Job Benefits

We value professionals who are proactive in exploring new ways to work smarter. Ideal candidates will be 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. 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and are expected to work in-person at the TAG DC office five days per week. Please note that the Asia Group maintains a dog-friendly office environment. Dogs are often present in our workplace, and candidates should be comfortable working in close proximity to them as part of our standard in-person work setting. TAG provides competitive benefits, including premium health insurance, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, and commuter allowances, with regular training opportunities available to its employees. For this role, TAG offers a salary of $68,000-$92,000 with eligibility for a discretionary end-of-year bonus. All interested candidates must apply via the application portal on our website. Due to the volume of applications received, responses from our recruiting team may be delayed. No phone calls or emails, please. 

Legal Notices
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). As a participant in E-Verify, we are required to provide the following notices: E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster.  

Assistance for Applicants with Disabilities

The Asia Group is committed to fair and equal employment of applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other applicable laws, and you need to discuss a reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, please call +1 (202) 350-3200 and ask to speak with Human Resources.