Researcher at Control Risks

This role involves contributing to Control Risks’ analysis on Southern Africa for a range of subscription products and bespoke consulting tasks. Responsibilities include supporting analysts in responding to queries from clients and conducting research in support of bespoke consulting engagements. There will be a specific – but not exclusive – focus on Mozambique, in particular on the security situation in Cabo Delgado.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Demonstrating expertise

• Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips.
• Develop a sound understanding of the day-to-day security situation in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province.
• Create and maintain country-, regional and sector-specific databases as required.
• Build effective relationships with the Africa analysis team and London-based colleagues, as well as other Africa-focused experts throughout Control Risks, including in Lagos and Nairobi offices.
• Develop and effectively manage government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk.

Contributing to online subscription services

• Contribute research in consultation with analysts for daily updates on political and security developments in Southern Africa of relevance to Control Risk’ clients subscribing to Control Risks’ online products

Consulting and client engagement

• Undertake research for bespoke projects on the region under the direction of senior analysts.
• Assist in writing proposals for bespoke consulting work on the region, in consultation with analysts and consultants. 
• Assist in tracking and analysing security incidents and trends in Mozambique, as well as in the delivery of regular updates to clients.
• Propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients and assist in preparing the presentation of research in formats including PowerPoint.
• Support analysts in responding to client queries on the region in a timely fashion.
• Represent Control Risks at client meetings in support of senior colleagues from analysis, client liaison or other departments.

Marketing and business development 

• Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives.
• Respond to media queries on the region as required under the direction of more senior members of the Africa analysis team.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Ability to understand and communicate in English, with Portuguese language preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of key political, operational and security risk issues in the Southern Africa region.
• Proven ability to write and verbally communicate with authority and clarity.
• Honors’ degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• Previous professional experience of risk analysis on the region and familiarity with business-focused research.