SSA Country Risk Analyst at S&P Global

About the Role:

The Team:

We are a team of subject matter experts developing the forward-looking insights and analysis underpinning the Global Intelligence and Analytics (GIA) products and advisory, supporting clients to anticipate and manage critical business risks as well as leverage strategic opportunities. We work within an intelligence-led approach to methodology and risk forecasting and all-source intelligence that sets us apart. Our structure is evolving in line with our client needs and to deliver on our business vision – which is to enrich our output through more integrated and holistic analysis within and across regional markets and industry sectors.

The Impact:

You will be part of the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) country risk team, subject matter experts and external contributors developing the forward-looking insights and analysis for our diverse client set. You will participate in cross-capability collaboration and partner within Insights & Analysis, across GIA verticals as well as cultivate strategic, internal relationships to deliver timely actionable intelligence and unique insights to our clients from across the public and private sector.

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