Associate, GRI Advisory

Job Description:

Associate, GRI Advisory

(Dragonfly is seeking to appoint an Associate to its Advisory Team.

Dragonfly, part of Dow Jones, is a specialist provider of global security and geopolitical risk intelligence. We support businesses, international organisations and public-sector clients with actionable, all-source intelligence, meeting their requirements from conflict zones to the boardroom. Our client base includes many of the world's leading multinational corporations across the full spectrum of sectors, as well as public institutions and international organisations. Our flagship offering, the Security Intelligence & Analysis Service (SIAS) , is a market leader in current and anticipatory intelligence for professionals in security, crisis management and in-house intelligence roles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing the firm’s global client base with rigorous, actionable, market and policy-oriented research on political, regional, and geostrategic trends.

Working with the Advisory team, the Associate will undertake original, forward-looking analysis and contribute to and manage projects that help clients assess and monitor the risk implications of global and regional developments on their commercial and institutional interests. The role also involves client interaction, including contributing to proposal writing and related business development activities.

About GRI Advisory

Oxford Analytica is an independent geopolitical analysis and advisory firm drawing on a worldwide network of experts to advise clients on strategies, operations, policies and investments.

Associate profile

The successful applicant will have an excellent grasp of international politics, security and foreign policy, and a solid understanding of their implications for business and public sector decision making. Research, writing and editing skills, creative thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work on a wide range of projects are essential. 

Role and responsibilities 

• Work on client-facing projects from day one and play a vital role in project development and delivery

• Work to deadlines on several engagements simultaneously

• Will be a team player, meaning pitching in and supporting colleagues with ad-hoc work as required

Skills and qualifications  

• Academic or professional background in international affairs, business or economics

• Relevant knowledge of project management

• Excellent command of written and spoken English 

• Graduate qualifications in political science, economics, international relations, business or a related field

• Relevant 2-5 years of work experience in research and/or consulting

• Knowledge of other languages (including French, Mandarin, Russian) will be considered an advantage

EMEA Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Family Care Benefits

• Access to Dow Jones Products

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs

 

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate