Locations: Beijing
Duration: 3 to 6 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on legal, tax and finance matters in China and in the wider Asia region.
• Writing articles in English related to foreign direct investment (FDI) in China and in the wider Asia region.
• Producing other forms of marketing content as required.
• Translating existing articles and existing marketing material in English.
• Assistance with the management of existing relationships with several Desk partners and the clients.
• Assistance with the development of new relationships with potential partners and potential clients.

Providing assistance on the International Business Advisory (IBA) team:

• Assist the business development team in all aspects of client development and account management
• Assist in organizing prospective client meetings and documenting discussions
• Prepare power point presentations, proposals and engagement contracts for prospective clients
• Conduct client development–related research projects
• Attend client development events and serve as a representative of Dezan Shira & Associates
• Conceive on and carry out individual research projects and produce well-written reports
• Research and outreach for local business organizations for cooperation and partnership opportunities
• Customer Relationship Management
• Administrative tasks as necessary or helpful from time to time

Qualifications & skills required

• Strong English writing and speaking skills
• Communication skills, and desire to meet and interact with Western businessmen
• Knowledge of tax, accounting, law and foreign investment
• Business development and sales skills and experience
• Detail-oriented, sense of responsibility and commitment to a team
• Interest in the Asia business and investment environment
• Proactive worker that demonstrate initiative
• Graduate or currently studying for a university degree, business or law major (desirable but not required)
• Applicants must meet the requirements to work as an intern pursuant to the local labor law / regulations.