Associate Director (Strategic Intelligence)

TL;DR

Associate Director (Strategic Intelligence): Planning and managing complex commercial intelligence and due diligence projects across Asia with an accent on regulatory and political risk assessment. Focus on cultivating human source networks, conducting deep-dive counterparty analysis, and providing strategic advisory to C-suite and investment deal teams.

Location: Must be based in Singapore (Hybrid role).

hirify.global is a specialist strategic intelligence firm providing commercial advisory and due diligence services to global investment funds and Fortune 50 companies.

What you will do

• Define lines of enquiry and research strategies for complex commercial and political risk assessments.
• Triage and verify investigative materials, including public records and human intelligence sources.
• Lead briefing sessions and deliver high-level presentations to legal teams and C-suite executives.
• Synthesize analytical findings into commercially accurate and structured written reports.
• Identify, vet, and cultivate professional networks of human sources across Asian markets.
• Manage project lifecycles and bridge gaps in regional or sectoral intelligence coverage.

Requirements

• Must be based in Singapore.
• English: Native or near-native proficiency required.
• 6+ years of experience in strategic consultancy, commercial advisory, or similar high-level analytical roles.
• Deep expertise in at least one country within the APAC region and understanding of associated regulatory risks.
• Proven ability to produce complex commercial writing and perform high-level advisory work.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work independently under pressure.

Nice to have

• Fluency in an Asian language such as Vietnamese, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Japanese, or Korean.
• 2–3 years of experience in people management.
• 2–3 years of project management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work balance between home and office.
• Comprehensive family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Private medical insurance covering hospital, dental, and mental health for you and dependents.
• Life insurance policy valued at 4x annual salary.
• 25 days of annual leave plus national holidays.