Associate Director – Strategic Intelligence 
Location: Singapore
Coverage: China, Southeast Asia, India → Africa
[Going live in second half of 2026]

Our client is a specialist advisory firm operating across strategic intelligence, disputes, and complex investigations in high-growth and frontier markets.

They are seeking an Associate Director to establish and lead coverage from Asia into Africa, acting as a senior operator connecting regional insight with on-the-ground intelligence and client delivery.
This is a front-facing role combining client engagement, project leadership, and origination across cross-border mandates.

Role Purpose
To lead and deliver complex intelligence and investigative assignments across Asia–Africa corridors, while building trusted relationships with clients operating in sensitive and high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead multi-jurisdictional intelligence and due diligence projects across China, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa
• Develop and leverage source networks to generate high-quality, non-public insight
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, advising on geopolitical, commercial, and reputational risk
• Translate complex findings into clear, decision-ready outputs for investors, corporates, and legal advisors
• Support business development efforts, particularly around Asia–Africa trade, investment, and disputes flows
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, ensuring high standards of research and written output
• Operate with discretion on sensitive matters, including disputes, asset tracing, and reputational issues

Candidate Profile
 

• 8–12+ years’ experience in corporate intelligence, investigations, advisory, or a related field
• Strong exposure to Asia (China / Southeast Asia / India) with demonstrable links into Africa
• Proven ability to run complex, cross-border assignments independently
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders (investors, legal counsel, corporate leadership)
• Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, structured analysis
• Established or developing network across business, policy, or intelligence communities
• Language capabilities (Mandarin or relevant Asian / African languages) advantageous

Positioning
This is a leadership-track role within a growing firm, offering exposure to high-impact mandates and the opportunity to build a regional franchise across one of the most active global corridors.



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