Geopolitical analyst

Soft source inc

birmingham, AL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$65
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Operations, Business Strategy, Business Support, Communication Skills, Consulting, Crisis Management, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Data Visualization Tools, Detail Oriented, Due Diligence, Economic Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Government, Insurance, International Relations, Internet Security, Investment Analysis, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Market Analysis, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), Political Science, Politics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Policy, Publications, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
birmingham, AL(remote)
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Title: Geopolitical Risk Analyst Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Geopolitical Risk Analyst to monitor global political, economic, and security developments that may impact business operations, investments, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will assess geopolitical risks, produce actionable intelligence, and provide timely insights to support executive leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze geopolitical, economic, regulatory, and security developments across global regions.

  • Assess the potential impact of political events, conflicts, sanctions, elections, trade policies, and regulatory changes on business operations and investments.

  • Produce high-quality intelligence reports, risk assessments, and executive briefings.

  • Conduct country, regional, and sector-specific risk analyses.

  • Track emerging risks and identify opportunities that may affect organizational strategy.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business continuity, crisis management, and strategic planning.

  • Develop risk monitoring frameworks, dashboards, and early warning indicators.

  • Analyze data from open-source intelligence (OSINT), government publications, international organizations, and reputable media sources.

  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and clients.

  • Support due diligence, market entry assessments, and investment risk evaluations.

  • Maintain awareness of global political trends, cybersecurity developments, sanctions regimes, and international relations.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of experience in geopolitical risk analysis, intelligence, consulting, government, finance, or corporate risk management.

  • Strong knowledge of global politics, international affairs, economics, and regional security dynamics.

  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and research skills.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including experience writing executive reports.

  • Experience analyzing complex datasets and synthesizing information from multiple sources.

  • Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to evolving global events.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in a relevant field.

  • Experience with geopolitical risk platforms, OSINT tools, or intelligence databases.

  • Knowledge of sanctions compliance, political risk insurance, or international trade.

  • Foreign language proficiency is a plus.

  • Experience supporting multinational organizations, consulting firms, financial institutions, or government agencies.

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