About Our Client

Our client is a premier strategic advisory firm that positions private sector clients for success across markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The firm employs a diverse team with extensive experience in government, private sector, academia, and military backgrounds.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Vice President to join their China practice in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will possess substantial China experience, including in-country work, and have recently held relevant roles in business, consulting or government focused on trade, economics, or foreign policy. The role requires a strong understanding of China's political, regulatory, and macroeconomic landscape, with the ability to translate these trends into actionable insights for commercial clients across a wide range of industries.

Core Functions

Partner with executive leadership to advance the China practice's strategic objectives, including coordination with the firm's Asia-based operations
Lead client engagement workstreams, overseeing analytical products, providing expert consultation, and ensuring responsive service delivery
Create insightful analysis on evolving Chinese political, regulatory, and economic landscapes for the firm's diverse clientele
Contribute to practice growth through strategic prospect identification, relationship development, and compelling proposal creation
Establish and leverage professional networks across Washington policy circles and Chinese commercial/governmental spheres

Candidate Profile

Postgraduate qualification or comparable professional background with China-focused specialization
Professional trajectory demonstrating 7-10 years of progressive responsibility in relevant fields
Background bridging policy considerations with business imperatives, preferably in advisory or strategic roles
Comprehensive knowledge of US-China trade relationships, policy mechanisms, and bilateral engagement structures
Sophisticated understanding of decision-making processes, regulatory environments, and key influencers within China
Sector knowledge preferred in one or more areas: healthcare/life sciences, digital technology, consumer markets, industrial production, or financial services
Exceptional presentation and communication capabilities, with proven ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives
Team leadership experience with demonstrated mentoring abilities
Previous professional immersion in Chinese policy or business contexts (highly valued)
Chinese language capabilities (advantageous but not required)

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Vice President - China