Senior Political Risk Analyst, Eurasia

  • PRISM is recruiting a Senior Political Risk Analyst with knowledge and experience of the wider Eurasian region. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop deep expertise in this region and the industry sectors in which PRISM clients operate.

    A senior political risk analyst at PRISM must demonstrate an ability to describe in a clear and specific manner the impact that political and economic dynamics will have on client strategies and operations.

    Intelligence gathering is an essential part of the role, meaning that the successful candidate will be required to maintain and develop a network of senior contacts. This will involve regular travel to the region.

    The candidate will also require knowledge and experience of key client sectors, including energy, banking, technology, and mining.  

    A successful candidate will have the proven ability to develop new and manage client relationships.

    The role is a full-time role based in London, UK. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Travel to the Eurasian region will be expected.

    Candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. We also welcome the submission of relevant examples of candidate writing.

    • Curating output for political risk projects

    • Conducting fieldwork and engaging contacts to gather intelligence

    • Managing client relationships and developing new business

    • Presenting to clients and to public audiences

    • Overseeing the work of other team members

    • A self-starter

    • Ability to independently identify, investigate, and write up reports on topics of interest to PRISM clients

    • Strong networking skills

    • Strong critical thinking skills

    • Comfortable with competing deadlines

    • At least three years’ experience of political risk analysis or a background in a relevant sector in the region (energy, mining, banking)

    • Experience of business development and client management

    • An understanding of the investment activities and functioning of relevant industry sectors, including energy (oil and gas, new energies), mining, and banking

    • A working understanding of macro economics

    • Experience of living or extensive travel in the region

    • Ability to write clearly, concisely, and with the client audience in mind

    • Ability to travel independently on research assignments

    • Ability to present to clients and public audiences

    • Regional language fluency

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Candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to [email protected].

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to all individually. We will keep your CV on file and reach out when a position becomes available.

PRISM is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and enables us to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Senior Corporate Investigator, Eurasia

  • PRISM is a Eurasia-focussed strategic intelligence firm. We provide information, analysis and advice to investors across the region.

    We are seeking an experienced corporate investigator to join our disputes and investigations team. In this role, you will conduct investigative assignments in eastern Europe, Ukraine, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Turkey, and beyond. The position is based in London but will require regional travel.

    This is a unique opportunity for a hardworking candidate to join a focused and growing team.

    • Conduct complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations, including due diligence, litigation support, and other projects.

    • Work with the team to gather intelligence from human sources and retrieve information from other sources.

    • Analyse information and synthesise it into easily-digestible, client-focussed reports.

    • Support the development of PRISM’s human source network and investigative capabilities.

    • Contribute to proposals and the generation of new business opportunities.

    • Occasionally work on political risk assignments.

    • A self-starter

    • Ability to independently identify, investigate, and write up reports on topics of interest to PRISM clients

    • Strong networking skills

    • Strong critical thinking skills

    • Comfortable with competing deadlines

    • Two or more years of work experience in corporate intelligence or a related field. This may be journalism, investigative research, government, law, or any other practice in which the candidate believes they have developed relevant, transferable skills.

    • The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines.

    • A forensic passion for communicating ideas, including producing high-quality written analysis in English.

    • Fluency in English. Fluency in Russian or another regional language is desirable, but we are open to candidates with other skillsets which they believe to be relevant, such as coding, data science, or financial analysis.

    • Have a keen interest in international or Eurasian politics or business.

    • Be able to work independently, using their experience and initiative to solve problems.

    • Be able to flex outside of job specifications when required.

    • Be comfortable travelling independently and working overseas.

    • Have existing contacts in the region and the ability to develop new relationships.

    • Have outstanding interpersonal skills and respond well to feedback.

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Candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to [email protected].

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to all individually. We will keep your CV on file and reach out when a position becomes available.

PRISM is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and enables us to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.