Political Risk Advisory - Associate Director / Director

Sloane Shorey Consulting Pte Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sloane Shorey Consulting Pte Ltd seeks an experienced risk advisory professional to guide clients through complex commercial, political and strategic matters across Australia and international markets.

The role delivers research-led advisory on geopolitical, regulatory and policy developments, with specialist insights spanning energy, mining, defence and technology sectors. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 9–15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Established knowledge across energy, mining, natural resources, defence or technology sectors.
• Excellent research, analytical and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of industry-government-public policy-regulation interactions.
• Ability to translate developments into clear commercial implications.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on strategic, geopolitical and regulatory developments.
• Deliver research-led advisory assignments on market dynamics and policy.
• Assess implications of political and economic developments for Australia and international markets.
• Provide sector insight in energy, mining and defence.
• Undertake research and stakeholder mapping to support recommendations.
• Develop relationships with senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality written analysis and strategic briefings.
• Support client relationships and new advisory opportunities.

Skills

Geopolitical risk

Strategic advisory

Regulatory affairs

Executive communication

Job description

Energy | Resources | Defence | Technology

We are working with an established risk advisory firm seeking an experienced professional to help clients navigate complex commercial, political, and strategic matters across Australia and international markets.

This opportunity would suit someone with commercial advisory experience potentially with an earlier career in government or a think tank, who brings expert sector knowledge and an understanding of how political, regulatory, and commercial developments influence business decisions.

The Role

• Advise corporate clients on strategic, commercial, geopolitical and regulatory developments affecting their businesses and investment decisions.
• Deliver research led advisory assignments covering market dynamics, industry developments, government policy, international affairs and competitive positioning.
• Assess the implications of political and economic developments for companies operating across Australia and international markets.
• Provide specialist insight into one or more sectors, including energy, mining and natural resources, defence, technology and related industries.
• Undertake research, analysis and stakeholder mapping to support strategic recommendations and commercial decision-making.
• Develop relationships with senior industry executives, government stakeholders, policymakers and other relevant decision makers.
• Prepare high-quality written analysis, strategic briefings and recommendations for senior executives and boards.
• Contribute to client relationships and new advisory opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• 9–15 years of relevant professional experience
• Established knowledge and credibility within at least one relevant industry, ideally supported by a strong professional network.
• Excellent research, analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex developments into clear commercial implications.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between industry, government, public policy, regulation and international affairs.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to engage credibly with senior corporate executives and other stakeholders.
• An interest in applying existing industry or policy expertise to a broader strategic advisory and consulting environment.

Potential Backgrounds

• Industry: Professionals from energy, mining, natural resources, defence, or technology sectors, particularly those with experience international affairs, government relations, or regulatory matters.
• Government & Policy: Individuals from government departments, foreign affairs, defence, trade, investment promotion or policy advisory functions.
• Consulting & Advisory: Professionals from strategic advisory, geopolitical risk, management consulting, political risk or specialist industry advisory firms.
• Think Tanks & Research: Individuals with established expertise in industry research, public policy, geopolitics, economic affairs or international relations.

Of particular interest are individuals who have developed expertise within a particular industry or policy area and would welcome the opportunity to apply that knowledge across a broader range of clients and strategic challenges.