Head of China Practice

The Company is seeking a senior leader to guide its China-focused analysis and client work, while building and managing a team of analysts. The role will oversee research on China’s politics, political economy, and foreign policy, including key international relationships and corporate regulatory risks. The successful candidate will develop distinctive, source-driven analysis, bring new insights to policy discussions, and use data and quantitative measures to support conclusions. They will also advise clients, build relationships, contribute to business development, and represent the organization’s perspectives to public audiences. Candidates should have a strong record of China political-economy analysis and an established professional profile, supported by relevant publications, government experience, or an advanced degree in political science or a related field. They should understand China-focused policy research in its business and financial-market context and have experience engaging with academic, government, and private-sector debates. The role requires leadership and mentorship skills, commercial judgment, and strengths in client service, presentations, and relationship building. Candidates should also be comfortable communicating with public audiences and collaborating across research, advisory, media, and events work.