Senior Country Risk Analyst : Sub-Saharan Africa

S&P Global; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global information provider is seeking a Risk Analyst to deliver strategic research on political and security-related risks in Southern and Francophone Africa. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and proficiency in French is an advantage. The position offers opportunities for direct client interaction and innovative approaches to research.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to continuous learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working or living in the Francophone African region desired.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple time zones.

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 presentations and consultancy.

Skills

Proficiency in widely spoken regional language, particularly French

Organizational and prioritization skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal and cultural intelligence

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) : 09The 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 s 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 Del iver 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 analysis on topics related to areas of expansion for GI, including supply chain s 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 stands 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 We're Looking For A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in politics, international relations, or a closely related field An understanding of the Francophone African region's political, security and business environment .

Proficiency in a widely spoken regional language, particularly French, will be an advantage.

5+ years of r elevant 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, andmake decisions with conviction.For more information, visit .

What's In It For You?

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, 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 cantake 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.Our benefits include : 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 : It's not just about you.

S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some 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 : Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global : At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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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