Funding Analyst

Overview

Help clients secure funding for AI initiatives. You'll research available programs, assess eligibility, write compelling applications, and manage submission processes. Many enterprises don't know about or leverage available funding for innovation projects. You'll make AI initiatives more financially attractive by identifying and capturing government grants, tax incentives, and innovation funds.

Responsibilities

• •Research AI/innovation funding programs across Southeast Asia
• •Assess client project eligibility for various funding mechanisms
• •Write grant applications and funding proposals
• •Coordinate with client finance and legal teams on applications
• •Track application status and follow up with funding agencies
• •Build knowledge base of funding opportunities and success patterns

Requirements

• •3+ years in grant writing, funding research, or government relations
• •Knowledge of AI/innovation funding programs in Southeast Asia
• •Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• •Track record of successful funding applications

Preferred Qualifications

• •Experience with government AI/digital transformation programs
• •Relationships with economic development agencies or innovation funds
• •Understanding of R&D tax incentives and grants
• •Background in economics, public policy, or business development

A Day in the Life

Morning: Research new Malaysia digital economy grant program. Afternoon: Draft application for client's gen AI R&D project. Evening: Call with client CFO to discuss tax incentive strategy.

Why This Role

Directly enable AI projects that might not otherwise happen. Success-fee structure aligns incentives. Remote work with flexible schedule. Build expertise in an underserved niche.

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