Eurasia Region Analyst

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global research and advisory firm. We help clients understand, anticipate, and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they do business. Together with GZERO Media—the go-to source of first insight into geopolitics—and our full-fledged events team, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides a complete political risk solution. Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, São Paulo, Brasilia, Tokyo, Singapore, and San Francisco, as well as on-the-ground experts in more than a hundred countries in every region of the world. We are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests.

This role involves in-depth research and analysis of the Eurasia region, with a particular focus on Ukraine and Russia, and potentially Central Asia. The successful candidate will contribute to our strategic insights and support the Practice Head in delivering outstanding client-focused reports and presentations. This role will be based in our London office.

• Develop comprehensive analyses focusing on Ukraine and Russia, with an opportunity to cover Central Asia.
• Collaborate closely with the Practice Head to deliver tailored insights for corporate clients, particularly in energy, agriculture, and defense sectors.
• Prepare and present research findings through data visualization techniques, ensuring complex information is accessible to stakeholders.
• Facilitate client-facing activities, including presentations and meetings with global markets and corporate clients.
• Maintain continuous awareness of political risks impacting the Eurasia region, advising both internal and external stakeholders.

• 3-5 years of experience in political analysis or a related field, with a strong understanding of political risk.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Expertise in the Eurasia region, with advanced Russian language skills in both speaking and reading.
• Proven research and writing proficiency, with the ability to create reports that address both general and client-specific needs.
• Exposure to sectors such as energy, agriculture, or defense is advantageous, though not required in all.
• Experience or interest in working with hedge funds and institutional investors.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience engaging directly with clients and presenting complex information effectively.
• The right to work in the UK and flexibility to align work hours with the US-based Practice Head.
• Capability to travel, potentially once per quarter, to meet with clients.

We strive to put politics first for our clients. This requires us to maintain a company culture that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, empowering, and globally-minded. We firmly believe that diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural background, religion, disability, and age brings ideas and perspectives to the table that make our analysis stronger for our clients and make our company a better place to work for our people. Our leadership team is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do and how we lead.