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The team is looking to hire a research associate/analyst with an in-depth understanding of Asia's political and ESG risk landscape and how it may impact the business environment. The analyst will take the lead in generating high-quality, forward-looking analysis of the region’s political, regulatory, economic, environmental, security and human rights developments. The analyst will also work closely with the wider Asia team on cross-cutting regional issues.

Main Responsibilities

• Produce sophisticated and data-driven analysis of commercially relevant political, regulatory, security, economic and social issues across the Asia Pacific with a focus on Southeast Asia.
• Act as a source of insight for Verisk Maplecroft’s clients via analyst calls and ad hoc presentations.
• Ensure that our analytical content remains best-in-class and, where relevant, client-focused and/or sector-specific.
• Promptly respond to client requests for research or analytical support around political, regulatory, operational or security risk issues.
• Contribute to ad hoc, research-based consulting projects that include an Asia component.
• Contributes to updating and reviewing Verisk Maplecroft's qualitative risk indices per our methodologies and procedures.
• Support members of the Verisk Maplecroft sales teams with business development activities as a representative of the Asia Risk Insights team.
• Provide innovative ideas and solutions to support improvements in internal processes.

• Master’s degree in political science, economics, or international affairs; other relevant fields with a focus on Asia will be considered.
• Two to four years of professional experience in a relevant field, including experience working with the energy, mining, or financial sectors or within consultancies supporting clients in these sectors. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered if they are able to demonstrate strong potential.
• Robust quantitative skills, including proficiency with statistical techniques; experience in data visualisation will be an advantage.
• Broad understanding of salient political, social, and regulatory issues and developments within Asia, particularly with regards to sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and geopolitics.
• Keen commercial acumen and the ability to think laterally when dealing with clients.
• An ability to distil complex events to non-expert audiences with a strong focus on the “so-what”.
• Excellent written and spoken English, particularly in relation to analytical writing.
• Competency in other regional languages is a distinct advantage.
• An appetite to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues in multiple locations across different time zones.
• An ability to thrive in an environment of robust peer review.
• Organisational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.

Verisk Maplecroft’s data-driven approach to risk enables multinational organizations to understand how and where political, human rights and environmental risks impact their assets, investments, reputations and supply chains. We give our clients the tools to pinpoint and quantify their risk across 150+ issues for any location worldwide, and the expert analysis and advice they need to make better, risk-adjusted decisions that will improve the commercial performance, resilience and sustainability of their business.  To learn more about  please visit us at: www.maplecroft.com  We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies! 

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Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.  

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