
Andrew R. Thomson
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About me
Risk Intelligence, Consulting & Risk Management | Indonesia and Southeast Asia/ASEAN
Education

Vietnamese National University of Agriculture
-Fieldwork Unit International Agribusiness and Trade 79%Conducted field work on international agribusiness supply chains and linking Vietnamese agricultural producers to overseas markets.

The University of Western Australia
-Master of International Development with Distinction Development Economics and International Development GPA: 6.0/7.0
The University of Western Australia
-Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Economics GPA: 5.3/7.0• Recipient of Mannkal Scholarship, • Recipient of Study Abroad Scholarship• Recipient of Asia Bound Travel Grant

University of Toronto
-Bachelor of Commerce Exchange Semester Internatonal Economics and HistoryEvent Organiser at East Asian Society
Experience

The Lion Rock Institute
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016Research Assistant• Conducted research on the microeconomic impact of the Hong Kong housing policy.• Mapped and strategised phased options to make housing more economically accommodating and accessible for the elderly.

Future Directions International
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018Research Assistant• Managed multiple research projects targeted on food and water crises in African and Asian regions.• Formulated policy briefs mapping strategic policy responses.• Published high quality feature articles as organisational outreach means.

JBC Corporate
Jan 2017 - Jan 2017Assistant Accountant• Strategised financial and assets management for clients.• Provided tailored advice for SMEs on tax management and financial performance growth.

Consult-Myanmar Co Ltd
Jan 2018 - Jan 2018Research Analyst• Directed a research project to analyse the impact of Myanmar's fintech businesses on financial inclusion and literacy.• Devised multiple business development strategies, including business pitching and market expansion analyses.• Published feature articles in Frontier Myanmar and the Tea Circle Oxford.

The Fair Work Ombudsman
Jan 2019 - Jan 2019Research Analyst• Strategised social housing policy frameworks to minimise homelessness in Western Australia.• Produced strategic and evidence-based policy briefs on specified issues of concern.

Lavan
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021Insolvency Analyst• Conducted research and analyses on financial and company data as a part of the Recovery, Reconstruction and Insolvency team.• Performed in-depth analysis to strategise business development using multiple software databases.• Produced analysis reports on market conditions, legislation and corporate financial positions.

Western Australia Police
Feb 2021 - Jun 2022Patrol and Inquiries Officer• Conducting various legal investigations such as credit card fraud, felonies, domestic violence, assault, burglary and public disturbances.• Collaborating with teams of investigators for criminal law cases, conflict de-escalations and prosecutorial matters.

Hill & Associates Limited
Jun 2022 - nowI manage the Risk Information Service for Hill & Associates’ Indonesia Office. I collaborate with analysts across Hill & Associates’ to produce high quality reports that produce detailed analysis of crucial country risk factors and provide strategic advice.
Head of Risk Intelligence, APAC Region
Jul 2024 - nowRisk Intelligence Manager, Indonesia and Southeast Asia
Jun 2022 - Jul 2024
Licenses & Certifications
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Policy Lessons from South Koreas Development
World Bank GroupFeb 2017 
Travel Security Analysis Course
HM IntelligenceDec 2024- View certificate

Indicators and Warnings Workshop
ALCON Intelligence LtdAug 2025 - View certificate

China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China
The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyJan 2017 - View certificate

International Business Environment and Global Strategy
Indian Institute of Management, BangaloreDec 2016 - View certificate

Politics and Economics of International Energy
Sciences PoJan 2017 
Enhanced Due Diligence Analysis Course
HM IntelligenceNov 2024.webp)
Certificate 4 in Foundations of Security and Risk Management
The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM)Jun 2024- View certificate
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Certified Intelligence Analyst
Counter Terrorism Certification Board (CTCB)Sept 2023 - View certificate

ASIS member
ASIS InternationalFeb 2025
Volunteer Experience
Delegate
Issued by Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) on Aug 2018
Associated with Andrew R. ThomsonScholar
Issued by Mannkal Economic Education Foundation on Jun 2016
Associated with Andrew R. ThomsonDelegate
Issued by ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership on Sept 2020
Associated with Andrew R. ThomsonInternational Trade and Investment Fellow
Issued by Young Australians in International Affairs on Jan 2019
Associated with Andrew R. Thomson
Languages
- enEnglish
- inIndonesian
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