Senior Country Risk Analyst : sub-Saharan Africa

Ihs Information & Insight Pty; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insights firm in Centurion, South Africa is seeking an experienced individual to join their Sub-Saharan Africa country risk team. The role involves delivering strategic research and analysis regarding political and business risks, focusing on the southern and Francophone Africa regions. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, five years of experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a full-time contract in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Retirement planning and financial wellness programs

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience required.
• Strong self-awareness and cultural intelligence.
• Experience working or living in-region desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic research on political, business, and security-related risks in the SSA region.
• Engage in innovative approaches to analysis and forecasting.
• Interact directly with clients through formal presentations and consultancy projects.

Skills

Proficiency in a widely spoken regional language, particularly French

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Highly effective organizational and prioritization skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in politics, international relations, or a closely related field

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Team

We are a team of subject matter experts developing forward-looking insights and analysis underpinning the Global Insight (GI) products and advisory supporting clients to anticipate and manage critical business risks as well as leverage strategic opportunities. We work with an intelligence-led methodology and risk forecasting with all-source intelligence that sets us apart.

The Impact

You will be part of the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) country risk team subject matter experts and external contributors developing forward-looking insights and analysis for our diverse client set. You will participate in cross-capability collaboration and partner within Insights & Analysis across GI verticals as well as cultivate strategic internal relationships to deliver timely actionable intelligence and unique insights to our clients from across the public and private sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic research that assists our clients make informed decisions related to political, business, and security-related risks in the SSA region. These will include government stability, expropriation, contract risks, regulatory risks, terrorism, civil unrest, and war.
• Deliver analysis on important policy trends within the region as well as analysis on topics related to areas of expansion for GI including supply chains and geopolitics.
• Key regional focus for the role will be on southern and Francophone Africa.
• Maintain existing products and deliverables meeting S&P Global's methodological and high-quality standards and ensuring they reflect latest analytical views in a forward-looking, commercially relevant and timely manner.
• Maintain and grow a strong network of external contributors across countries of coverage.
• Engage in innovative approaches to analysis and forecasting including via the uses of new research methods, tools, and GI proprietary data.
• Interact directly with clients through formal presentations, consultancy projects, tailored client work, and media engagements.
• Uphold S&P Global's high standards of quality and style (verbal and written communication) and a regional team culture espousing key values of inclusion, diversity, agility, accountability, commercial relevance and collaboration.

What Were Looking For

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in politics, international relations, or a closely related field.
• An understanding of the Francophone African regions political, security, and business environment.
• Proficiency in a widely spoken regional language, particularly French, will be an advantage.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• Highly effective organizational and prioritization skills including the ability to stay on task, meet deadlines and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal) and fluency in English.
• Work independently and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong self-awareness and cultural intelligence.
• Experience working or living in-region desired.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, we understand the importance of accurate deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence and make decisions with conviction.

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Our Purpose

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology—the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide, so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

We take care of you so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you and your career need to thrive at S&P Global.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and little ones with best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards, small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country, visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global.

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

ISO 27001, Operational Risk Management, Risk Management, FedRAMP, PCI, Risk Analysis, Visio, COBIT, NIST Standards, SOX, Information Security, ISO 27002

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1