Global Risk Analyst

Company Outline

Job Role: Global Risk Analyst

Location: Hybrid - London

Salary: Competitive (DoE)

 

Why do we want you?

You're an insightful Global Risk Analyst/ Intelligence Analyst passionate about the world of politics, economics, security issues and global markets looking for your next step in a market leading business!

 

You enjoy the challenge the role brings to analyse topics objectively, maintaining your balance & impartiality around controversial topics. You're able to analyse your allocated regions to understand any risks or trends that may be emerging and provide actionable intelligence to our clients.

 

About us

Since 1965, Axco have supported global clientele, such as insurers, reinsurers and brokers, through offering our expert analysis and actionable intelligence. Through the quality of our independent research, we are now well-established as the number one insurance market information publisher globally! We’re proud to be part of Wilmington PLC’s intelligence division, so if you’re looking for growth, ideas and opportunity, you’ll find them all and more here.

Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities

Our Global Risk team provide valuable intelligence on global developments to our clients & partners in the fields of insurance and risk management.

 

As our Global Risk Analyst, you will be primarily responsible for researching and writing reports on Political, Economic, Operational, Security and Environmental issues across a primary set of countries. Our analysts work on a range of countries around the world, but you will have a regional focus.

 

These reports or Country Risk Assessments, for your set of markets, sit within the General Section of Axco’s Insurance Market Report.

 

The responsibilities of this role include, but aren't limited to;

• Monitoring developments in political, economic, security, operational and environmental risk in your countries ensuring you can stay ahead of developing trends.
• Writing focussed analysis on global, regional, and country trends that may have repercussions on the operational environment.
• Presenting our analysis in an array of formats, from regular emails to long form reporting & webinars.
• Participating in product development within the team and the wider business as we look to produce additional metrics, reports and alerts to help clients understand their risk environment.
• Analysing numerical data to support conclusions and provide insight into emerging trends, from polling data to macroeconomics & demographics.
• Assisting with checking analysis within the team, ensuring our products meet the analytical & editorial standards expected by our clients.

Essential and desirable capabilities

We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...

 

We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.

 

You will also need;

• Experience in political, international relations or country risk consulting.
• Postgraduate degree with a background in political science, international relations or economics  is desirable.
• A good command of the English language, both written and verbally. 
• Experience or knowledge of the insurance sector is desirable, not essential.
• Previous work experience presenting results to clients and/or stakeholders.
• A regional specialism – expertise in the Americas or Western Europe is particularly useful.
• Foreign language skills are highly desirable.
• Quantitative research skills, particularly with regards to macroeconomic indictors.

Wherever you are in your career and whatever your expertise....................

You are goal orientated, planning focused and you enjoy influencing and persuading others through delivering messaging in a motivational personalised manner to your target audience. You are sociable and a fantastic relationship builder who has outstanding verbal communication skills and uses empathy to understand and relate to others. You are resilient and adapt to change with ease.

Before you go....

Find what you’re looking for

Our people sought out empowerment and opportunity. And they found both here. You’ll find what you’re looking for too. Our values help us achieve our goals – whether they’re personal, professional or those of our client. We believe in inclusivity and collaboration; we stay curious and ambitious and champion innovation. Here, colleagues are trusted partners who act with integrity. We are brave and passionate. Courageous and creative. We are Wilmington PLC. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support and fair rewards.

 

What we’ll give you

When you join us, you’ll be able to utilise hybrid working, and receive benefits that include a performance-related bonus, pension, life assurance, additional holiday purchase, healthcare, subsidised gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, discount vouchers and access to wellbeing resources.

 

Bring what makes you unique

We value diversity and embrace the unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives that drive innovation and creativity throughout Wilmington PLC. Our goal is to build a positive culture that showcases individuality and supports everyone, including those with disabilities. We shortlist all applicants who meet our essential role criteria, in addition we guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential role criteria.  If you would like to be considered for this scheme, you require an alternative method of applying, or require any reasonable adjustments please visit our opportunities@wilmingtonplc.com website.

 

Axco is the definitive information source for professionals in the international insurance market. Our products are delivered to the largest and most well-known insurers, reinsurers, and brokers across the globe, helping them to make the right decisions. We’re proud to be part of Wilmington PLC’s intelligence division, so if you’re looking for growth, ideas and opportunity, you’ll find them all and more here.

The Legal Bit!

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.

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