Part Time Research Associate

Location: Remote

Type: Part-time contract role

Compensation: $30–$50/hourly, depending on experience and scope.

Reports to: Senior Research Team / CEO

About Strategy Risks

Strategy Risks is a China-focused business intelligence firm providing geopolitical, political, and strategic risk analysis to senior decision-makers across finance, corporates, and government. We help clients anticipate and navigate complex global risks through rigorous research, clear analysis, and actionable insight.

The Role

We are seeking a part-time researcher to support ongoing research projects and client-facing deliverables across geopolitical, political, and strategic risk themes. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical instincts, excellent writing skills, and a deep interest in China, global affairs, and emerging risk issues.

The researcher will contribute to both recurring and project-based work, helping produce high-quality analysis for clients operating in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research across geopolitical, political, economic, and strategic risk topics
• Support drafting of reports, briefings, memos, and other client deliverables
• Assist with open-source analysis, background research, and source validation
• Contribute to recurring research products and ad hoc client requests
• Support preparation for client briefings, presentations, and research calls
• Monitor developments related to China, supply chains, regulation, and broader geopolitical trends

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in political risk, media, geopolitics, intelligence, academia, or strategic analysis
• Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with China-related issues, global markets, or international affairs
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Chinese fluency a plus, but not required
• Python/PowerBI, Canva, CRM tools a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time arrangement
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, real-world strategic work
• Exposure to high-level client questions and global risk issues
• Collaborative work with an experienced and mission-driven team
• Compensation commensurate with experience and scope of work

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief note of interest outlining relevant experience and availability to Ashley@strategyrisks.com. Writing samples may be requested.