Associate Director / Director, Research and Consulting, Singapore

GlobeScan, a global insights and advisory firm specializing in trust, sustainability, and engagement, is looking for a senior level leader to join our Singapore office.

GlobeScan equips 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. We are an employee-owned and certified B Corp and have operations in nine countries. Our core values are here for you to get a feel for what it is like to work at GlobeScan.   

Your role will be in supporting clients in our core services areas – societal trends analysis, reputation & trust-building, materiality assessments, sustainability strategy development, consumer engagement & sustainable living, and stakeholder engagement & advocacy – and helping to build the GlobeScan brand in Singapore.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify business opportunities and contribute to strategic planning for APAC
  • Lead in managing projects, including oversight on the work plan, deliverable schedule and budget
  • Analyze insights, draft reports and present findings and implications to clients 
  • Help drive business development, drafting proposals and supporting the growth of key accounts
  • Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients in the region
  • Stay informed about industry developments and relevant peer/competitor activities

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in social science research or consulting
  • Impeccable writing and oral skills in English
  • Experience in advising clients in some of GlobeScan’s core service areas (see above)
  • Self-starter mentality and highly collaborative mindset
  • Strong cultural and business knowledge of the APAC market
  • Understanding of the sustainability landscape in Asia Pacific is advantageous
  • Have a strong sense of purpose, mission, and passion about driving a positive future
  • Proficiency in Mandarin or other Asian language is a plus

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

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: December 31, 2024

Start date: As soon as possible

Applicants must be eligible to work in 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.