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.