More specifically, duties will include but not be limited to: (i) To identify and generate “thought leadership” content arising from initiatives and articulate them in “business-friendly” reports, updates, and roundtables to help overseas and Mainland companies understand and seize new growth opportunities; (ii) To support investment promotion efforts in both strategic acquisition and aftercare initiatives; (iii) To conduct research on global investment trends and economic development and monitor the opportunities brought about by the changing regional and global landscape and policies adopted; (iv) To work closely with colleagues and key stakeholders including the government economist, think tanks, academics and business leaders to identify the latest trends brought about by technology, economic, foreign direct investment related initiatives and opportunities for job creation in InvestHK’s priority sectors; (v) To support InvestHK’s internal and external customers in research and the creation of sales messages; and (vi) To conduct comparative analysis between Hong Kong and other economies for benchmarking and best practice sharing.

(a) Minimum 5 years or more relevant proven track record in preparing and presenting high quality research on commercial implications arising from regional and global political and economic issues for an international business audience; (b) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills; (c) A bachelor degree from a Hong Kong university or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business or International Relations, or in other relevant disciplines combined with relevant work experience; (d) A strong command of written and spoken English and Putonghua, as well as Cantonese. (Those who are not proficient in Chinese language may also apply, but, all other factors being equal in the final selection, preference will be given to the bilingual candidate.) Knowledge of another language such as Japanese, French, Spanish or German, or other dialects is desirable.