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Director – Strategic Intelligence & Advisory, North Asia
Director – Strategic Intelligence & Advisory - North Asia
Hong Kong | Japan
We are working with an international advisory firm looking to strengthen its strategic intelligence and advisory capabilities across Northeast Asia, with a particular focus on China and Japan.
We are interested in commercially minded professionals who combine deep geographic and industry expertise with established senior relationships, strong commercial judgment and an entrepreneurial approach.
This is not a conventional corporate intelligence or due diligence position.
The emphasis is on understanding how governments, industries, investors and international markets interact, and helping multinational corporations navigate complex commercial and strategic matters involving China, Japan and the wider region.
The successful individual will play an important role in developing the firm's regional expertise, client relationships and advisory capabilities, working closely with colleagues internationally.
Areas of Interest
We are particularly interested in individuals with a sophisticated understanding of the political, economic, regulatory and commercial environments in China and/or Japan.
Of particular interest are individuals who understand the relationships between governments, regulators, corporations and international investors, and how these influence commercial decisions, market access, investment and international business activity.
Experience and relationships spanning both China and Japan would be particularly attractive, although deep expertise in either market would also be highly relevant.
The Role
Candidate Profile
We are open to a wide range of professional backgrounds, including:
Candidates should demonstrate:
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to help develop a distinctive international strategic intelligence and advisory business. The firm offers a small, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, working closely with colleagues across international markets.
We are looking for individuals who enjoy engaging with clients, developing relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and helping build specialist capabilities.
The opportunity will particularly appeal to those who want to play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business, rather than simply joining an established team.
Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Please only apply on LinkedIn or via our official careers page. We do not advertise roles through third-party job boards, aggregators, or job scraping apps. Vacancies reposted elsewhere may be outdated and applications may not be received by our team.
We are only able to respond to applicants whose backgrounds are relevant to the mandate or our broader remit. Applications considered irrelevant will not be retained within our system.
By submitting your application, you consent to Sloane Shorey Consulting collecting, using and processing the personal information provided in your CV and application for recruitment-related purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
You may refer to the Company Privacy Policy at https://www.sloaneshoreyconsulting.com/privacy
SLOANE | SHOREY
Sloane Shorey Consulting is an executive search firm focused on senior appointments and specialist hires in corporate intelligence and investigations, and strategic advisory.
We operate globally, identifying leaders and experts who assess risk, execute complex investigations, and advise on strategic challenges.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307
Hong Kong | Japan
We are working with an international advisory firm looking to strengthen its strategic intelligence and advisory capabilities across Northeast Asia, with a particular focus on China and Japan.
We are interested in commercially minded professionals who combine deep geographic and industry expertise with established senior relationships, strong commercial judgment and an entrepreneurial approach.
This is not a conventional corporate intelligence or due diligence position.
The emphasis is on understanding how governments, industries, investors and international markets interact, and helping multinational corporations navigate complex commercial and strategic matters involving China, Japan and the wider region.
The successful individual will play an important role in developing the firm's regional expertise, client relationships and advisory capabilities, working closely with colleagues internationally.
Areas of Interest
We are particularly interested in individuals with a sophisticated understanding of the political, economic, regulatory and commercial environments in China and/or Japan.
- Energy, oil and gas, and the energy transition.
- Mining, extractives and critical minerals.
- Technology, semiconductors, AI and advanced manufacturing.
- Aerospace, defence and national security-related industries.
- Healthcare, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
- Infrastructure and other strategically important sectors.
Of particular interest are individuals who understand the relationships between governments, regulators, corporations and international investors, and how these influence commercial decisions, market access, investment and international business activity.
Experience and relationships spanning both China and Japan would be particularly attractive, although deep expertise in either market would also be highly relevant.
The Role
- Advise multinational corporations and investors on complex commercial, geopolitical, regulatory and industry-related matters involving China, Japan and Northeast Asia.
- Provide informed perspectives on government priorities, industry developments, market dynamics and their implications for corporate strategy.
- Help clients understand unfamiliar or complex business environments, identify opportunities and navigate commercial and institutional challenges.
- Draw upon established industry, government and institutional relationships to provide insight into regional markets and developments.
- Develop relationships with senior corporate executives, investors, industry leaders and other influential stakeholders.
- Identify and originate advisory opportunities through professional networks, referrals and proactive business development.
- Lead strategic advisory assignments, working collaboratively with specialist intelligence and research colleagues internationally.
- Help develop new client relationships, industry specialisms and geographic capabilities across Northeast Asia.
- Contribute to the growth, reputation and direction of a small, internationally connected advisory business.
Candidate Profile
We are open to a wide range of professional backgrounds, including:
- Senior industry and corporate positions involving China, Japan or Northeast Asia.
- Strategic advisory, geopolitical advisory and specialist consulting.
- Investment banking, private capital, corporate development and M&A.
- International law firms advising multinational clients on commercial, regulatory or investment matters.
- Government, diplomacy, intelligence, trade and economic policy, ideally combined with subsequent commercial experience.
- International institutions working closely with governments, corporations and investors.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Deep expertise in China and/or Japan, including a strong understanding of the relevant political, economic, institutional and commercial environments.
- Established senior relationships across corporations, investors, industry, government or other influential institutions.
- A sophisticated understanding of how government policy, regulation, geopolitics and commercial interests influence international business decisions.
- Experience engaging directly with senior executives, investors and other decision-makers.
- Strong commercial instincts and the ability to develop relationships that can generate advisory opportunities.
- The ability to translate complex political, economic and industry developments into commercially relevant perspectives for clients.
- Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and strong communication skills.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, with the confidence and initiative to develop business and help establish new capabilities.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with international colleagues.
- Mandarin Chinese and/or Japanese language capabilities would be highly advantageous.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to help develop a distinctive international strategic intelligence and advisory business. The firm offers a small, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, working closely with colleagues across international markets.
We are looking for individuals who enjoy engaging with clients, developing relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and helping build specialist capabilities.
The opportunity will particularly appeal to those who want to play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business, rather than simply joining an established team.
Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Please only apply on LinkedIn or via our official careers page. We do not advertise roles through third-party job boards, aggregators, or job scraping apps. Vacancies reposted elsewhere may be outdated and applications may not be received by our team.
We are only able to respond to applicants whose backgrounds are relevant to the mandate or our broader remit. Applications considered irrelevant will not be retained within our system.
By submitting your application, you consent to Sloane Shorey Consulting collecting, using and processing the personal information provided in your CV and application for recruitment-related purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
You may refer to the Company Privacy Policy at https://www.sloaneshoreyconsulting.com/privacy
SLOANE | SHOREY
Sloane Shorey Consulting is an executive search firm focused on senior appointments and specialist hires in corporate intelligence and investigations, and strategic advisory.
We operate globally, identifying leaders and experts who assess risk, execute complex investigations, and advise on strategic challenges.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307