Lead and take initiative to identify the potential research project with a comprehensive study of research objective, methodology and conceptualization, data analysis, write reports, publications, and dissemination activities.

• Actively seek and propose potential research opportunities
• Design research proposal
• Write report and present outcomes to internal and external stakeholders

Liaise with deal sourcing team and management team to identify potential deals using the research conclusion or deliverables.

• Use research outcome to identify areas of focus for deals team.
• Use research outcome to support in every step of a deal, including deal origination, negotiations, and closing. 

Lead the team to conduct pre-feasibility or feasibility studies to evaluate the viability or the proposed projects or investments.

• Assess technical, financial, and viability of the project to inform go/no-go decisions.

Conduct or take parts in interviews, meetings, workshops, or other events with all relevant stakeholders to gather primary data necessary for research.

• Primary research exercise with relevant stakeholders in public and private sector.

Manage research workstreams with research team members, from scoping to delivery, ensuring timeliness, quality, and relevance

• Allocate tasks and guide team to ensure on-time completion and quality of deliverables

• Master Degree or higher, preferably in real estate, finance, economics, business management, public policy or other relevant fields.
• At least three years of research experience in economics, finance, trade, public policy, and related field.
• Abilities to communicate findings and strong communication skills 
• Commitment to mentoring and professional development of young researchers.
• Be numerically proficient, analytically strong, and articulate.
• To have strong interest in real estate sector, manufacturing sector, tourism sector, and financial sector.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools
• Self-motivated and driven individual with a passion for excellence
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs and proactively manage task
• Excellent command of the English language is mandatory. Business Chinese fluency is highly advantageous