Sloane Shorey Consulting

Associate Director – Strategic Intelligence, Asia

Sloane Shorey Consulting  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description

Associate Director – Strategic Intelligence 
Location: Singapore
Coverage: China, Southeast Asia, India → Africa


[Going live in second half of 2026]

Our client is a specialist advisory firm operating across strategic intelligence, disputes, and complex investigations in high-growth and frontier markets.

They are seeking an Associate Director to establish and lead coverage from Asia into Africa, acting as a senior operator connecting regional insight with on-the-ground intelligence and client delivery.
This is a front-facing role combining client engagement, project leadership, and origination across cross-border mandates.

Role Purpose
To lead and deliver complex intelligence and investigative assignments across Asia–Africa corridors, while building trusted relationships with clients operating in sensitive and high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-jurisdictional intelligence and due diligence projects across China, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa
  • Develop and leverage source networks to generate high-quality, non-public insight
  • Act as a senior point of contact for clients, advising on geopolitical, commercial, and reputational risk
  • Translate complex findings into clear, decision-ready outputs for investors, corporates, and legal advisors
  • Support business development efforts, particularly around Asia–Africa trade, investment, and disputes flows
  • Mentor and guide junior analysts, ensuring high standards of research and written output
  • Operate with discretion on sensitive matters, including disputes, asset tracing, and reputational issues

Candidate Profile

  • 8–12+ years’ experience in corporate intelligence, investigations, advisory, or a related field
  • Strong exposure to Asia (China / Southeast Asia / India) with demonstrable links into Africa
  • Proven ability to run complex, cross-border assignments independently
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders (investors, legal counsel, corporate leadership)
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, structured analysis
  • Established or developing network across business, policy, or intelligence communities
  • Language capabilities (Mandarin or relevant Asian / African languages) advantageous


Positioning
This is a leadership-track role within a growing firm, offering exposure to high-impact mandates and the opportunity to build a regional franchise across one of the most active global corridors.

SLOANE | SHOREY

Sloane Shorey Consulting is an executive search firm focused on senior appointments and specialist hires across risk advisory, strategic intelligence, and disputes support.

Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307

Sloane Shorey Consulting

About Sloane Shorey Consulting

Strategic advisor on leadership appointments and specialist hires across the risk lifecycle: supporting due diligence, reputation, and dispute resolution in international business and investment.

Sloane Shorey Consulting is an independent executive search firm partnering with specialist advisory firms, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and private funds.

We deliver confidential searches and discreet hires across corporate intelligence, investigations, asset tracing, and risk management, operating across Asia, the Middle East, and the UK.

As an owner-led consultancy, we choose our work carefully: we partner only with clients where our expertise will make a material difference.

That discipline has shaped a reputation built on discretion and results.

Sloane Shorey Consulting, Singapore

www.sloaneshorey.com | info@sloaneshorey.com | EA License 20S0307

Industry
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Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
2017
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