Southern Africa Political Risk Consultant

24 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Control Risks Full time
About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our country risk monitoring platform, Seerist, respond to client queries and support consulting engagements in the Southern Africa region through cutting-edge analysis. As part of our Sub-Saharan Africa team within the Global Risk Analysis department, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the region, particularly our Johannesburg-based experts, to help clients navigate complex risk environments.

**Key Responsibilities**
  1. Deliver high-quality, forward-looking analysis on political, economic, and security developments across the SADC region.
  2. Conduct in-depth research using a variety of sources, including government, academic, media, and industry reports.
  3. Build and maintain country, regional, and sector-specific databases to support ongoing analysis.
  4. Foster strong relationships with Africa-focused colleagues across Control Risks' offices, ensuring knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Requirements
  • Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Eagerness to seize opportunities, resolve problems and deliver work of the highest quality.
  • Proven ability to conduct in-depth research using a variety of sources.
  • Honors' degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
  • Strong understanding of key political, operational, security and ESG risk issues in the Southern Africa region.

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