Africa Analyst

Job Description:

Africa Analyst

Dow Jones Job Location: London Job ID: 01087276

About Us:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Role:

An intelligence analyst working on Dragonfly's Africa desk. This is a full-time, permanent position, based in London. The analyst is contracted to work 35 hours a week, though additional work may be occasionally required depending on specific projects or international travel. You will report to the Sub-Saharan Africa lead. The Sub-Saharan Africa team is responsible for Dragonfly's coverage which provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations. As with all our roles our hybrid working policy applies. strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations.

You Will:

• Your primary responsibility as Africa Analyst is to conduct desk-based open source research, production of political, security and geopolitical risk assessments, human source cultivation and development in the relevant markets.
• You will prepare and deliver reports, presentations and briefings providing briefings to clients and other audiences.
• You will provide responsive customer service and develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects as well as advocate for the Dragonfly brand
• You will develop and maintain our resources, including human intelligence sources, subcontractors, data feeds and open source networks.
• You may also have responsibility for mentoring and/or managing other analysts or researchers.

You Have:

• 1-2 years of experience in working in security analysis, political risk research or crisis risk management
• Sound analytical knowledge about political and security developments in Sub-Saharan Africa region
• Ability and experience in training and mentoring junior researchers on professional grade research methods and how they present research for analytical usage
• Experience in providing responsive customer service and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and prospects
• You are honest and curious, able to make analytical judgements based on evidence and reason, without concerns about being proven wrong
• Knowledge of regional languages is a plus

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role