Control Risks is hiring an Associate Analyst - Global Risk Analysis, MENA

Control Risks is searching for an Associate Analyst in Dubai to join our dynamic, multi-lingual team. We're looking for someone who breathes the intricate world of politics, security, and business across the Middle East and North Africa. Extra points if you've got serious experience navigating the Arabian Peninsula and Levant landscape. Your mission? Delivering razor-sharp insights to our impressive international client roster. From snappy political updates to deep-dive consulting work supporting market entry and risk assessment, you'll be translating complex regional dynamics into crystal-clear, actionable intelligence. Think of yourself as a geopolitical decoder ring – able to distill nuanced regional challenges into practical business strategies. Job responsibilities span writing for our political risk services, crafting bespoke client reports, networking at conferences, and collaborating with our global team. Essentially, you'll be the go-to regional expert who keeps cool under pressure. **Role Task & Responsibilities:** **Research and analysis** - Build regional expertise through open sources, social media, seminars, personal networking, and research trips - Lead collaborative analysis of key political, operational, and security issues - Contribute regular updates to Seerist and our country-specific subscription products - Proactively suggest innovative research approaches **Consulting reports and projects** - Produce tailored reports and conduct workshops assessing risks to client interests - Deploy for on-ground research alongside GRA department colleagues - Develop compelling client deliverables using innovative presentation formats **Marketing and business development** - Support business development with targeted research - Help win client work by contributing to project proposals - Participate in client meetings and identify regional opportunities - Create promotional content across various platforms **Networking and sources** - Cultivate contacts across government, academia, journalism, and business sectors - Identify potential service expansion opportunities - Maintain regular communication with our global office network - Exchange insights with deployed security consultants **Requirements** Essential: - 2-3 years professional research experience - Deep understanding of MENA political, security, and business environments - Ability to write authoritatively under tight deadlines - Business-focused research skills - Academic/professional political risk analysis training - Professional English and Arabic (written), plus Arabic dialect proficiency Preferred: - 2-3 years experience in top-tier political/security risk analysis - Middle East work/living experience - Additional language skills (Persian, Kurdish a plus) **Benefits** - Competitive compensation package - Discretionary global bonus scheme - Flexible hybrid working arrangement - Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive recruitment Ready to decode the region's complexities? Let's talk.