Business Intelligence, Associate

Dezan Shira & Associates is a pan-Asia, multi-disciplinary professional services firm, providing legal, tax and operational advisory to international corporate investors. Operational throughout China, ASEAN and India, our mission is to guide foreign companies through Asia’s complex regulatory environment and assist them with all aspects of establishing, maintaining and growing their business operations in the region. With more than 25 years of on-the-ground experience and a large team of lawyers, tax experts and auditors, in addition to researchers and business analysts, we are your partner for growth in Asia.Dezan Shira’s Business Intelligence Department provides management consulting services to companies expanding into new markets across Asia. Key services include Market Research, Market Entry Strategy Development, Site Selection, and Business Matching. More information on Dezan Shira’s Business Intelligence Department can be found here.Our Business Intelligence Department is looking for an Associate to join its project delivery team in Ha Noi City, Vietnam. The ideal candidate will be an independent self-starter with a firm grounding in trade and investment and a strong understanding of Vietnam’s business environment. Key Responsibilities:• Primarily work on Market Research and Business Matching projects focused on Vietnam.• Work within the delivery of cross-country business intelligence projects.• Prepare service proposals and contracts and follow up with potential or existing clients to conclude agreements for the provision of services.• Accompany clients on visits to potential partners, industrial parks, and other locations of interest.• Build a network of contacts with industrial zones, research agencies, embassies and consulates, foreign trade promotion agencies and other parties of interest.• Regularly monitor business, economic and regulatory news in Vietnam and ASEAN.• Develop, maintain and update BI databases and datasets.• Participate in marketing and business development activities when necessary.