Senior Political Risk Analyst

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 seek to engage the services of an experienced analyst to cover Nigeria, Ghana and the broader West African region. The analyst will have a leading role in covering political, security and business-relevant issues in Nigeria and Ghana, and in client engagements on the region. 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 West Africa-focused colleagues, particularly those in our Lagos office.

Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organizations. 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, sustainability issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and deep understanding of political and business dynamics in Nigeria. They will have excellent writing and presentation skills, access to well-placed sources, and preferably some experience in business development and client engagement.

This role will require the successful candidate to be based in Lagos and regularly attend the office there, though Control Risks encourages hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital.

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