Careers
Working at Dezan Shira & Associates is about growth. That means developing skills, making a difference, and achieving goals to help colleagues and clients reach new heights.
Intern, ASEAN Advisory
Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
Function: International Business Advisory
Role: Assistant (Intern)
Note: Welcome applicants who wish to join us in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).
Duration: 3 to 6 months
Primary Duties (including but not limited to):
Marketing Support:
- Research legal, tax, and finance topics in ASEAN;
- Write articles about foreign direct investment (FDI) in ASEAN for Asia Briefing and its regional subsidiaries; and
- Create various marketing materials as needed.
International Business Advisory (IBA) team assistance:
- Support business development and account management efforts;
- Help coordinate potential client meetings and document discussions;
- Develop PowerPoint presentations, proposals, and engagement contracts for potential clients;
- Carry out client development-focused research projects;
- Attend client development events as a representative of Dezan Shira & Associates;
- Design and execute individual research projects, producing well-written reports;
- Research and engage with local business organizations for collaboration and partnership opportunities;
- Customer Relationship Management; and
- Perform administrative tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Excellent English writing and speaking abilities;
- Proficiency in an additional European or Asian language is highly desirable
- Strong communication skills and a desire to meet and interact with business professionals o Familiarity with tax, accounting, law, and foreign investment;
- Business development and sales experience;
- Attention to detail, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to teamwork o Interest in the Asian business and investment climate;
- A proactive worker with demonstrated initiative;
- Graduation from or current enrollment in a university degree program, preferably in a business-related major, accounting, or law (desirable but not required).
Benefits:
- Involvement in a renowned and growing organization in Asia;
- Working with skilled professionals across Asia from diverse backgrounds in a truly international working environment;
- Combined remote and in-person (hybrid) work options with adaptable schedules; and
- Official Dezan Shira & Associates recommendation letter upon successful completion of the internship.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply for this role, kindly reach out to marco.foerster@dezshira.com. We will only consider email applications that adhere to the appropriate format, utilize professional language, and include an attached CV/resume in PDF format.