Analyst, Middle East & North Africa (Iran)

About Eurasia Group

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm. By providing information and insight on how political developments move markets, we help clients anticipate and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they invest or do business. Our expertise includes developed and developing countries in every region of the world, specific economic sectors, and the business and investment playing fields of the future. With our best-in-class advisory and consulting offerings and GZERO Media, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides the marketplace with a complete political risk solution. Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, San Francisco, Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Singapore, and Tokyo, as well as on-the-ground experts and resources in more than a hundred countries. "Politics first” grounds our work: Politics is the lens through which we view the world, and we are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests. 

Position overview:

The Research team is seeking to hire an experienced and versatile hire for the firm’s Middle East and North Africa practice.

The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge of Iran; domestic, foreign, and nuclear issues. The analyst should also have an understanding of other countries the MENA region; Gulf or the Levant. 

In this role, you will

• analyze how political, security, economic, and geopolitical developments in the region affect the interests and operations of Eurasia Group’s global markets clients.
• produce reliable political risk forecasts that guide our clients in assessing the risk profile in different countries.
• write a variety of reports for varied audiences and be comfortable presenting analysis before private sector clients.   

Our work environment is often fast-paced and very demanding. You must have an entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual rigor, and strong discipline. You must have excellent written and oral presentation skills in English. You will be supporting coordination of research projects and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products. 
 
You will have professional experience that reflects strong skills and deep understanding of the coverage countries. Candidates with significant in-country experience are preferred, and a relevant advanced degree is required. Professional/research fluency in Farsi is highly preferred. Arabic or French fluency is a plus.

This role will be located in our London, UK office.  All resumes must be submitted in English.

Perks Of Working At Eurasia Group 

• An amazing mission -- to help our clients capitalize on the opportunities and manage the risks created by the impact of politics on markets around the world.
• The opportunity to work with a talented and entrepreneurial team in a global environment.
• Flexible work environment, with contemporary offices located in New York, DC, Singapore, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, and London.
• PTO bank of 25 days and 2 summer Fridays.
• A strong belief in work-life balance.
• Competitive salary.
• Business casual dress code.
• Employee referral program that begins at $1000.

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.