Ssa Country Risk Analyst

6 months ago

Centurion, South Africa S&P Global Full time

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 09
SSA Country Risk Analyst

**The Team**:
**The Impact**:
**Responsibilities**:
Deliver client driven strategic research on political, business and security-related risks for the SSA region. These will include government stability, expropriation, contract risks, regulatory risks, terrorism, civil unrest, and war

Deliver analysis on sectors driving economic growth across region, as well analysis on topics related to areas of expansion for GIA, including ESG, supply chain 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 resilient and flexible 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 GIA 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

Deep understanding of the Francophone African region’s political, security and business environment

Proficiency in a widely spoken regional language, particularly French, is required

3+ years of related analysis 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.

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 35,000 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.

**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.

**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.

**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P

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