Analyst - Europe

Dow Jones; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk analysis firm in Oxford is seeking a full-time analyst to cover western and northern Europe. This role requires a strong understanding of regional politics and economics, a relevant MA or PhD, and experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include delivering timely analysis and managing contributor networks. Comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Education Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work across teams to complete tasks to deadlines.
• Preferably some years working in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver authoritative analysis of political, economic, business and social developments.
• Manage and develop a network of expert external contributors.
• Contribute regional expertise to the Analysis division's other products.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Relevant MA or PhD in politics, economics, or international relations

Job description

Job Description:

Dow Jones Global Risk Insights is the combined offering of two market leaders Dragonfly and Oxford Analytica) providing geopolitical, macroeconomic and global security risks analysis for business, international organizations and public sector clients. Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, Dragonfly, Oxford Analytica, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Role:

We seek a full-time analyst for Europe, specifically to cover western and northern Europe plus EU institutions and NATO. A working knowledge of one regional language in addition to English is strongly preferred, to complement deep knowledge on the politics and economy of at least two major European states. We expect a relevant MA or PhD (in politics, economics, international relations or similar) and preferably some years working in a similar role.

The core task is to deliver authoritative analysis of political, economic, business and social developments for the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief for a designated region in a timely, relevant and actionable way to clients in government, NGOs, multinational corporations and the financial sector.

You Will:

• commissions submissions for the firm’s flagship publication, the Daily Brief, and its associated products, with the guidance of regional heads and the director of analysis or a designated senior team member;

• edits those submissions to meet Oxford Analytica’s standards of clarity, accuracy and relevance so that they are suitable for publication in the Daily brief and associated products;

• writes executive summaries and other short analysis for Oxford Analytica products after passing probation, and once authorised by the Director of Analysis, proofs executive summaries and/or briefs prepared by colleagues for publication in the OADB;

• manages and develops a network of expert external contributors and develops strong working relationships with regional academic specialists;

• attends daily and participates actively in the morning conference (AMC);

• keeps contributor spending within the specified budget;

• participates in conference calls on their region of expertise and represents Oxford Analytica in engagements with clients, external audiences and the broadcast media;

• contributes regional expertise to the Analysis division’s other products;

• contributes regional expertise to the firm’s other departments; and

• acts with high levels of integrity and initiative, fostering a collaborative, respectful and professional working environment

You Have:

• We expect a relevant MA or PhD (in politics, economics, international relations or similar) and preferably some years working in a similar role.

• Demonstrated ability to work across teams to complete tasks to deadlines

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

• A proactive mindset

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Risk & Research

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate