Political Risk Analyst – Southern Africa

Control Risks

Political Risk Analyst at Control Risks providing insights on political risks in Southern Africa, particularly Portuguese-speaking countries. Generate reports and engage with clients regarding political developments.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate high-quality and timely reports focused on political risk developments in Southern African countries.
Provide research-driven insights and assessments of relevant trends affecting the business environment in these regions.
Collaborate with team members to produce comprehensive analysis that meets client requirements and improves understanding of regional dynamics.
Conduct research for bespoke projects, providing tailored insights for clients operating in global markets.
Engage with clients to present and provide recommendations, adapting findings to their specific needs.
Support leadership in developing proposals for consulting engagements and managing client relationships.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of political, regulatory, and security issues within the Southern Africa region.
Develop and enhance databases that support analysis and contribute to the firm's knowledge resources.
Network and build contacts within relevant sectors to enrich analysis and insights.
Contribute to marketing materials and initiatives that showcase our research capabilities in political risk.
Support the team in responding to inquiries from the media regarding political developments in Southern African countries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluency in English; ability to communicate effectively both written and spoken
Knowledge of political, regulatory, and operational risks in Southern African countries, ideally with a focus on Portuguese-speaking countries.
Professional experience in sectors such as risk analysis, consulting, or related fields with a focus on political developments and business environments.
Strong research skills and the ability to produce high-quality written analysis under tight deadlines.
Fluency in Portuguese
Previous experience in political risk analysis, particularly in relation to the Southern Africa.
Established network of contacts in relevant sectors within Portuguese-speaking regions and Southern Africa.
Experience in the mining, energy, or international development sectors is advantageous.
Additional language skills, especially in African languages, are a plus.
Ability to conduct thorough research and interpret complex information accurately.
Excellent analytical writing skills, with clarity and conciseness.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and confidently manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

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Hard Skills & Tools

political risk analysisresearch skillswritten analysisdata analysisreport generationdatabase developmentnetworkingconsultingmultilingual communicationinterpretation of complex information

Soft Skills

effective communicationanalytical writinginterpersonal skillscollaborationflexibilitytime managementclient relationship managementadaptabilityteamworkpresentation skills