Analyst, Global Risk

Job Purpose:

To support in delivering and developing Control Risks’ analysis of political, regulatory, security, operational and reputational risks across Northeast Asia, with a primary focus on Japan. The role involves designing, winning and delivering consulting work for clients of GRA’s products/services in Asia Pacific and globally, with focus on Japanese clients.

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.
• Demonstrate understanding of ERM methodology, processes and client value.
• 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.
• Help develop innovative responses to client requests and imagining and implementing new consultancy opportunities for the business in Asia Pacific and beyond.
• Regularly support of client engagement by participating in marketing and business development events.
• Identify and evaluate new methodologies, technologies and organisations which could contribute to our consulting offering, specific to the Japanese client base.

Requirements

Essential
Experience in ERM or risk assessment/mitigation project delivery.

• 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 APAC and Japanese clients.
• Fluency or a high degree of competence in Japanese and English.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines while interacting with colleagues and clients in sometimes challenging situations.

Preferred
Understanding of domestic Japanese politics and business trends.

"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"