Associate / Senior Associate, Hong Kong or Singapore

About Us:

GlobeScan is a global insights and advisory firm specializing in trust, sustainability, and engagement. 

We equip companies, NGOs, and governmental organizations with the insights they need to make sense of their rapidly changing world and respond to shifting societal and stakeholder expectations. We help our clients craft evidence-led strategies that reduce risks and create value for themselves and society. 

Our purpose is to co-create a sustainable and equitable future. Our international footprint, expertise, and track record allow us to work with influential clients to tackle the world’s challenges.

About You

We are seeking an Associate / Senior Associate with two years of experience in areas such as market research, stakeholder engagement, or consulting to join our APAC team. This position is based in either of GlobeScan’s Hong Kong or Singapore offices.

We are looking for a team member with a solid background in social science research fundamentals, an inquisitive mindset, and enthusiasm for working to create a more sustainable and equitable future. This role will suit someone with a strong interest in social, environmental, and political issues, reputation and trust building, and business’s role in society, though professional experience in this area is not essential.

You have good attention to detail, can manage multiple tasks, and can work on a range of projects. You are comfortable jumping into projects, learning on the go, and working with a diverse global team. You are a highly effective communicator and are energetic and organized. On-the-job training will be provided for specific tasks, but applicants should have a solid foundational research background.

GlobeScan’s “One Team” approach means you will work directly with colleagues in Hong Kong or Singapore and across our offices around the world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support on research projects from design to analysis and reporting, guided by collaborative and experienced team members.
  • Help create client reports, briefings, and presentations through interpretation of data, charting, data coding, proofing, stakeholder mapping, and database management.
  • Share, engage, and communicate insights with colleagues and clients.
  • You will report to the Director of GlobeScan’s APAC team who will guide you through your role and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Completed university/college degree in a related field (such as social sciences, consumer psychology, sustainability/corporate responsibility, business, etc.)
  • At least two years of evidence-based consultancy agency or client-side experience in research, analysis, and reporting
  • Strong ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate research findings from data
  • Knowledge of the current sustainability/ESG landscape, public affairs issues, reputation management, and trends in the APAC market will be of benefit
  • Detail-oriented and a commitment to quality
  • A proactive and collaborative team player but able to think and work independently
  • Solid skills in MS PowerPoint and Excel; experience working with other analytic/visualization tools is a plus
  • Fluency in English and Cantonese or Mandarin is essential; proficiency in additional Asian languages is a bonus
  • Strong values of ethics and integrity
  • Must be eligible to work in Hong Kong or Singapore

Where there are gaps in your experience, we will ensure you receive training as part of our learning programme and on-the-job training.

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Company bonus scheme, dependent on the profits of the company – eligible after passing probationary period
  • Five weeks annual leave entitlement plus four additional days over the Christmas holidays
  • Healthcare plan (with company contribution)
  • A commitment to work-life balance
  • Flexible office and home working
  • Company-wide, four-day biennial retreat in different geographic locations

More About GlobeScan

Established in 1987, we have offices in Cape Town, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, and Toronto.

GlobeScan is a global insights and advisory firm specializing in trust, sustainability, and engagement. Our core values are here for you to get a feel of what it is like to work at GlobeScan.

We work at the intersection of sustainability and ESG, brand and purpose, trust, and reputation. We help our clients craft evidence-led strategies that reduce risks and create value for themselves and society. Follow this link to see a list of our clients.

GlobeScan is a certified B Corp (a global movement of people using business as a force for good), we are employee-owned and driven by our purpose to build trusted leadership to create a better future. We are also a participant of the United Nations Global Compact.

To Apply

Send your CV and cover letter detailing why you’d like to work for GlobeScan and why you would be a good fit for the role to careers@globescan.com

Closing date for applications: October 18, 2024

Start date: As soon as possible

Applicants must be eligible to work in Hong Kong or Singapore.

GlobeScan is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees are valued and supported to reach their full potential. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, where our diversity is a strength. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to age, ethnicity, race, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, or disability.