Kizuna Meridian is a boutique geopolitical risk intelligence firm. We translate complex international events into actionable investment inputs.
If you have a deep understanding of geopolitics and a sharp intuition for financial markets; if you can produce rigorous analysis independently while thriving in a flat, collaborative team—you might be the person we're looking for.
Real-world Impact, Direct Market Feedback：
Your analysis won't sit in academic journals or internal reports. It will be delivered directly to decision-makers at securities firms, investment banks, and hedge funds. The market will validate your judgment in real time.
Depth and Speed, Combined：
We don't chase volume, but we value every deliverable. From FlashAlerts within 1-4 hours of a breaking event to multi-week scenario modeling—we balance speed with rigor. Human judgment + machine signals, working together.
Continuous Methodological Evolution：
Every forecast is reviewed. Every report is traceable. We backtest, calibrate, and iterate—constantly sharpening our analytical toolkit through real-world application.
Professional Growth:Clear skill development paths and opportunities to lead projects
Work-Life Balance:Work efficiently, respect personal time, no encouragement of ineffective overtime
Competitive Rewards:Compensation linked to performance, sharing in the company's growth
Global Perspective:Collaborate with teams, clients, and expert networks across time zones, continuously expanding your horizons
Responsibilities
Monitor political and security developments in Asia-Pacific and other key regions; identify potential market-moving events
Contribute to FlashAlerts, weekly and monthly reports, and data verification
Support scenario-building and research for red team exercises
Maintain event databases and source credibility tagging systems
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, or related fields
Basic understanding of financial markets, macro strategy, or asset allocation concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese
Strong information verification skills; ability to maintain judgment through cross-referencing multiple sources
Internship experience at think tanks, research institutions, or financial firms preferred
Responsibilities
Assist in maintaining the KM Sentinel data pipeline and signal trigger logic
Participate in user testing and feedback collection for client dashboards
Support API product documentation and technical integration
Help establish data quality monitoring and anomaly alert mechanisms
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related fields
Familiarity with Python, SQL, and basic ETL workflows
Basic understanding of API product design and delivery
Strong logical thinking and communication skills; detail-oriented with sensitivity to data quality
Internship experience at fintech or data service companies preferred
Responsibilities
Support existing client relationships, assist in meeting preparation and minutes
Participate in market research and potential client outreach
Assist in drafting proposals, service agreements, and onboarding materials
Support compliance processes and organization of client due diligence documents
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, International Business, or related fields
Strong communication and coordination skills; service-oriented with attention to detail
Familiarity with financial institution structures and business scenarios; basic understanding of compliance requirements
Fluent in English and Chinese, with excellent written communication skills
Internship experience at securities firms, banks, or consulting firms preferred