Full-Time

Global Risks Analyst

Posted on 10/26/2025

Dow Jones

Dow Jones

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides business news, data, and risk

No salary listed

London, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid role; based in London, UK; office days in hybrid model not specified.

Category
Consulting (2)
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Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
Political Science
Requirements
  • 2-4 years experience in political risk, intelligence analysis, strategic risk assessments, and/or geopolitical issues research.
  • Conducted research and analysis on one or more of the following areas: conflict and instability, climate and environmental risk, emerging technologies, energy and resources, global health, or international governance
  • Applied data-driven methods to political or security issues research and analysis and statistical or other forms of f predictive risk models or risk rating systems.
  • Experience in a collaborative environment with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build productive relationships to deliver on goals
  • An undergraduate degree or higher in international relations, political science, or a related field to the thematic areas listed above or equivalent work experience
Responsibilities
  • Undertake and deliver the highest standards of global security and geopolitical intelligence research, analysis, written reports, data visualisations and client briefings and presentations to agreed deadlines for clients.
  • Be a strong team player and collaborate with regional analysts, data scientists, and engineering and design teams to help develop and maintain decision-support tools including our global risk rating system and other products.
  • Develop team capabilities to collect insights on global risk issues and apply an innovative approach to working with data and applying multidisciplinary approaches to generate analytical insight and foresight
  • Contribute to and coordinate key team outputs, including the annual Strategic Outlook and monthly Geostrategic Estimate reports, and contribute to achieving team goals in accordance with our business strategy
  • Provide responsive customer service and develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects.

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data tools for financial firms, professionals, and investors around the world. Its offerings include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which supply breaking news, exclusive insights, and large data sets. It also offers risk and compliance solutions to help organizations manage anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and economic sanctions. The company's revenue comes from subscriptions, data licensing, and advertising. By combining trusted media with extensive data resources, Dow Jones helps customers stay informed and make better decisions in finance and business.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1881

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What believers are saying

  • Almar Latour leads as CEO since May 2020 under News Corp ownership.
  • Serves 70 million professionals at 16,000 organizations with trusted intelligence.
  • Emphasizes AI-driven analytics in premium data for regulatory compliance.

What critics are saying

  • Bloomberg Terminal erodes Factiva subscriptions, capturing 40% more users.
  • News Corp mandates WSJ content-sharing with Fox Business, diluting exclusivity.
  • Reuters’ $2.5B AlphaSense acquisition outperforms Dow Jones databases.

What makes Dow Jones unique

  • Publishes Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and MarketWatch as premier brands.
  • Operates Factiva and Dow Jones Newswires for real-time financial data.
  • Delivers risk compliance solutions via 2,000 journalists in 50 countries.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Education Benefits

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Company News

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Sep 16th, 2020
Our First Acquisition: CB Insights Acquires VentureSource Data from Dow Jones | CB Insights Research

CB Insights has acquired the data assets of VentureSource, a comprehensive portfolio relating to venture capital markets, from Dow Jones.

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