Senior Analyst for Europe

About London Politica

London Politica is a geopolitical risk advisory and think tank. We provide bespoke political risk analysis and actionable intelligence to help governments, humanitarian organisations, NGOs, and related stakeholders navigate increasingly volatile and contested political environments. We have worked with a range of organisations at the cutting edge of social impact, including:

United Nations World Food Programme
International Chamber of Commerce
International Committee of the Red Cross
Global Citizen
UK Police
Confederation of Indian Industry
World Economic Forum

London Politica also publishes analysis and insight on emerging and prominent trends in political, geopolitical, economic, and security through our 12 Research Programmes, as well as the London Politica Podcast, which features industry thought leaders, and influential policymakers. This enables us to provide comprehensive and thorough analysis on global political risks for our stakeholders and public audiences.

Research Department

Being part of London Politica’s Research Department means working to provide actionable analysis and real thought leadership direct to stakeholders and the general public as part of a spatially distant, but tightly integrated multinational team. It means being comfortable in a dynamic but demanding role where you are expected to keep your finger on the global geopolitical pulse, while staying one step ahead of the geopolitics of your specialist area.

Our public and stakeholder output is driven by our 12 regional or thematic-based Research Programmes. Through them we provide comprehensive, insightful, and accessible analysis in a variety of written and media formats independently or as part of wider cross-programme or external collaborations.

Role

Please note as a charity Think Tank (application submitted on 20/06/2024) we are staffed by volunteers and most roles offered for the foreseeable future will continue to be voluntary. To compensate most roles are highly flexible in terms of time commitment. As an organisation who operates globally, all roles are remote-working based.

As a senior analyst, you will be joining the Europe team and providing key support on regular research and analysis. You will be responsible for analysing political, social, and economic factors that influence specific geographies and industry sectors. Your insights will help guide external organisations in making strategic decisions to mitigate risk and provide an in-depth understanding of the broader political landscape. In addition to the above, your core contributions will include supporting the Programme Director/Asst. Programme Director, editing articles, as well as leading or co-leading reports. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to quickly become proficient in new and unfamiliar topics through diligent research.

Why us:

In a competitive research market, a voluntary role at London Politica can and has for our people, made a tangible difference to career trajectories, as well as building their networks and reputation through a portfolio of high-quality written, event, and media-delivered analysis. It also provides direct hands-on expertise with clients from all walks of life ranging from local charities to national government bodies, to major NGO and IGOs.

Responsibilities:

Successful candidates will join a multinational, multidisciplinary research team, contributing to London Politica in both of our core offerings: client projects and public-facing content. The specific manner in which this takes place will be discussed if we reach out with an offer of a role. However, all roles include;
- Conducting high-quality research to produce regular analytical content on a range of relevant programme-related topics both independently and in team settings.
- Assisting the business development and communications teams with internal and external engagement and stakeholder development.
- When asked, representing London Politica at conferences, in the media and in the public arena.
- Either oversee or contribute towards comprehensive written reports and analytical briefings, ensuring that the findings are detailed and that stakeholder recommendations are provided when necessary.
- Monitor and assess ongoing political developments, regulatory changes, and potential risks.
- Provide editing support for publications, specifically for reports and analytical briefings.
- Serve as a “go-to” when Research Analysts need assistance on complex projects

Skills and characteristics:

Successful candidates for Research Department roles will possess an active interest in both broadly geopolitical and political risk, as well as comprehensive knowledge of issues related to their declared specialism(s) both regionally and globally.
Strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write and present precise, unbiased, and insightful analyses tailored to different audiences.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to deliver high-quality content within expected time frames.
Experience in overseeing and/or co-leading research projects with a team.
Demonstrable ability to quickly learn and adapt to new topics and challenges, leveraging strong research skills to build expertise as required.
Able to communicate effectively in a remote working environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing projects and meeting set deadlines.

Preferable:

An additional language is highly desirable. The Europe team maintains a preference for French, German, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian and other Eastern European languages.
An existing portfolio of relevant publications or previous experience in a relevant area.
Regional expertise and a passion for specific countries or regions.
Confidence in handling and interpreting quantitative data (such as macroeconomic and demographic data).
Familiarity with economic indicators, regulatory developments, and social trends.
Prior experience in a consulting firm, think tank or relevant industry is advantageous, particularly in client-focused environments.

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