Global Risks Analyst

Dow Jones & Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data intelligence firm in London is looking for a Global Risks Analyst to deliver high-quality assessments on geopolitical issues. You will work closely with various teams to provide actionable intelligence and insights on global risks. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in political risk analysis and a degree in international relations or political science. The role offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare and educational support.

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 Programme

Subscription Discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in political risk intelligence analysis.
• Experience conducting research on topics like climate risk and emerging technologies.
• Ability to apply data-driven methods in research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver global security and geopolitical intelligence research.
• Collaborate with analysts and teams for decision-support tools.
• Contribute to the annual Strategic Outlook and monthly reports.

Skills

Political risk intelligence analysis

Geopolitical issues research

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in international relations or political science

Job description

Global Risks Analyst

Dow Jones Job Location - London job ID

About the Role

The Global Risks Analyst delivers high-quality assessments on cross-cutting thematic analysis to SIAS clients. You will sit within Dragonfly's analyst team and report to the Strategic Intelligence Manager based in our London office. The Global Risks Analyst works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and contacts to deliver timely actionable intelligence and analysis.

You Will

• Undertake and deliver global security and geopolitical intelligence research analysis, write reports, create data visualisations, and provide client briefings and presentations to agreed deadlines.
• Be a strong team player and collaborate with regional analysts, data scientists, and engineering and design teams to help develop and maintain decision-support tools, including our global risk rating system and other products.
• Contribute toward developing team capabilities to collect insights on global risk issues and apply an innovative approach to working with data and applying multidisciplinary approaches to generate analytical insight and foresight.
• Contribute to key team outputs, including the annual Strategic Outlook and monthly Geostrategic Estimate reports, and help achieve team goals in accordance with our business strategy.
• Provide responsive customer service and develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects.

You Have

• 1–2 years experience in political risk intelligence analysis, strategic risk assessments, and/or geopolitical issues research.
• Conducted research and analysis on at least one of the following areas:
  • Conflict and instability
  • Climate and environmental risk
  • Emerging technologies
  • Energy and resources
  • Global health
  • International governance
• Applied data-driven methods to political or security issues research and analysis and statistical or other forms of predictive risk models or risk rating systems.
• Experience in a collaborative environment with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build productive relationships to deliver on goals.
• An undergraduate degree or higher in international relations, political science, or a related field to the thematic areas listed above or equivalent work experience.

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 Programme
• Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Programme

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Business Area: Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category: Data Analytics / Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status: Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate

Required Experience: IC