Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients’ success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety.
We are looking for an experienced analyst or senior analyst to join a team covering the SADC region. The successful candidate will have a leading role in writing analysis on political, security and business-relevant issues and in delivering bespoke consulting engagements. They will be part of a team focused on Sub-Saharan Africa within the Global Risk Analysis department, and will also work closely with other Southern Africa-focused colleagues, particularly those in our Johannesburg office.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and understanding of political dynamics in the SADC region, or a sub-set of countries in the region. Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organisations. Our analysis is delivered to clients through subscription products and in bespoke consulting engagements that showcase our expertise. We commonly advise clients on topics such as threats to stability, election outcomes, levels of corruption, business and human rights issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors.
Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital. This role will require the successful candidate to be based in Johannesburg and regularly attend the office there, though Control Risks encourages hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Requirements
Tasks and Responsibilities
Essential:
- Professional experience in consulting, political and security risk analysis, emerging market analysis, market intelligence, public policy, academia, or government, with a primary focus on Southern Africa (including but not limited to South Africa).
- Proven ability to write and verbally communicate with authority and clarity.
- Honors’ degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
- Previous professional experience of risk analysis on the region and familiarity with business-focused research.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Portuguese, French, or other languages spoken in the region is a plus, but is not essential.
- Network of professional contacts in Southern Africa (public and private sector, policy and academia, journalism, government, etc.)
- Experience conducting business development, proven track record of winning work (or funding), managing projects, and developing/maintaining client relationships.
- Track record of relevant publications, participation in conferences and events, or providing expert comment to media
Competencies (Essential:
- Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines.
- Ability to independently identify, research and interpret significant events and developments.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Eagerness to seize opportunities, resolve problems and deliver work of the highest quality.
- Ability to adapt well to changing demands.
Preferred:
- Experience with handling datasets, conducting quantitative data analysis and producing data visualisations.
- Good public speaking and presentation skills.
Benefits
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
- As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
