Associate Analyst, Global Risk Analysis

Role purpose

We are looking for an Associate Analyst to support in delivering and developing Control Risks’ analysis of political, regulatory, security, operational and reputational risks across Northeast Asia, including Japan, China, Taiwan and the Koreas. The role involves designing, winning and delivering consulting work for clients of GRA’s products/services in Asia Pacific and globally, with a focus on Japanese clients.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Delivering high quality enterprise risk management and risk analysis consulting

• Demonstrate understanding of and business-relevant insight into geopolitical, political, operational and security risks relevant to Japan and Northeast Asia.
• Write high-quality analytical pieces of variable length on a wide range of issues, accessible to a business audience.
• Respond to client requests for analytical support around political, operational or security risk issues.
• Support senior colleagues in delivery of complex, client-facing risk consultancy projects

Business development

• Support scoping, managing and delivering complex consulting engagements.
• Regularly support of client engagement by participating in marketing and business development events.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Knowledge of current geopolitical, compliance, regulatory and operational risk trends relevant to Japanese clients.
• At least three years relevant work experience in consulting with a focus on at least one Northeast Asian market.

Preferred

• Japanese language

Qualifications and specialist skills

• Masters’ degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines while interacting with colleagues and clients in sometimes challenging situations.
• Strong Microsoft Office and presentation skills.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.