McLarty Associates is seeking a motivated, resourceful, highly organized individual for a full-time, Associate position to support one of the firm’s Senior Managing Directors.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting research and analysis of economic, political, trade, technology, public policy, international, financial, and business issues;
• providing administrative support to the Senior Managing Director (coordinating and maintaining schedules, completing expense reports, event planning, making travel arrangements, etc.);

• monitoring news outlets for relevant energy/critical minerals policy developments;

• compiling biographies, preparing presentations and client deliverables;

• assisting firm-wide communications and collaborations;
• attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients;

• other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates for this position possess a broad understanding of international politics, economics, trade, technology, government relations, business, and entrepreneurship. Proficiency in one or more foreign languages is preferred, as is experience or interest in energy policy and critical minerals. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. 

We are seeking individuals who are:

• exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;

• inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the Senior Managing Director and the team;

• attentive to details;

• able to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner;

• able to manage and adapt to changing priorities, to remain poised under pressure, and to juggle multiple projects at a time;

• able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, mature judgment, and confidentiality;

• skilled communicators;

• strong critical thinkers;

• strong researchers and writers;

• proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and other business applications and media platforms.

Interested applicants must submit an application that includes:

• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills;

• Resume; and

• Short writing sample (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to international politics, political economy, or international business.

Please  compile all application materials into one PDF document.