Senior Africa Analyst
Verisk
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £44,000 - £55,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Producing content on sub-Saharan Africa
- Coordinating content with other regional teams
- Contributing to Verisk Maplecroft’s flagship annual publications
- Delivering qualitative analysis and forecasts relating to political, economic, security and regulatory risks across Africa
- Using risk indices and analytics to support qualitative research
- Participating in analyst calls, remote presentations, and webinars
- Interacting with clients and enhancing Maplecroft’s reputation
Requirements
- 2-5 years’ experience of working in a related professional field
- Academic background in economics, political science, international relations, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification preferred)
- Quantitative data skills, including advanced Excel and ability to manage and manipulate large data sets to extract analytical insights
- Ability to understand and create a range of data visualisations (experience in Datawrapper preferred but not essential)
- Proficiency in French, Portuguese and/or local languages would be a bonus
- Ability to persuasively and compellingly present research data to clients in multiple sectors
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks
- Medical coverage
- Life insurance
- Pension plans
- Paid time off in line with local labor laws
- Wellness initiatives
- Fitness programs
- Team-building activities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
qualitative analysisquantitative data skillsadvanced Exceldata manipulationdata visualisationDatawrapperrisk indicesanalyticsforecastingresearch
Soft Skills
communicationpresentationclient interactioncollaborationpersuasion
Certifications
postgraduate qualification