Senior Political & Economic Consultant – Serbia Focus

About the role

Beijing Jinqian Consulting, an international management consulting firm, is expanding its expert network and seeks a senior Political & Economic Consultant focused on Serbia. The role is remote, project-based and flexible, for people who have held senior positions in government, political advisory or policy fields, or who have related advisory experience. Candidates should have relevant experience with the current Serbian political environment and the new governing majority, and good connections to Serbia's core political and institutional networks, particularly the Student List.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel on Serbian political developments, policy priorities, government formation, institutional relations and European integration, with a focus on the Student List and the incoming administration
• Deliver timely information and support for clients using knowledge of the Serbian political system and related institutions
• Analyse rapidly political, legislative and regulatory developments during the current transition affecting business, investment, institutional engagement and international cooperation
• Support clients on Serbia-EU relations, Western Balkans positioning, bilateral economic and political diplomacy and Serbia's role in regional and European forums
• Facilitate dialogue within Serbian political, governmental and policymaking networks, identifying cooperation opportunities with Student List representatives and new governing structures
• Collaborate with the firm's global experts on cross-border political, economic and geopolitical projects involving Serbia

Required profile

• 3-4+ years of senior-level experience in government affairs, political advisory, parliamentary affairs, public policy, institutional relations or similar, with a focus on Serbia
• Experience advising Serbian policymakers, government officials, political institutions or public affairs stakeholders, preferably with links to the Student List and the new governing majority
• Deep understanding of the Serbian political system, decision-making processes, government formation and the current political transition
• Full professional proficiency in Serbian and English; additional languages a plus
• Ability to deliver concise, decision-ready insights under tight deadlines in a fully remote setting