Associate Analyst MENA
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About the Role
Dow Jones is hiring an Associate Analyst for the MENA desk in Dubai. The role involves conducting open-source research, producing political and security risk assessments, and cultivating human sources.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct desk based open source research and produce political, security and geopolitical risk assessments
- Cultivate and develop human intelligence sources in relevant markets
- Prepare and deliver reports, presentations and briefings to clients and other audiences
- Provide responsive customer service and develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects
- Develop and maintain resources including human intelligence sources, subcontractors, data feeds and open source networks
- Mentor and/or manage other analysts or researchers as needed
Requirements
- 3 5 years of experience in working in security analysis, political risk research or crisis risk management
- Sound analytical knowledge about political and security developments in the MENA region
- Experience in providing responsive customer service and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and prospects
- Honest and curious, able to make analytical judgements based on evidence and reason
- Knowledge of regional languages is desirable
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About Us
- Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats.
- It is home to leading publications and products including the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, and more.
- Dow Jones is a division of News Corp.
About the Role
- An intelligence analyst working on Dragonfly's MENA desk.
- This is a full time, permanent position, based in Dubai.
- The analyst is contracted to work 40 hours a week, though additional work may be occasionally required.
- The analyst will report to the MENA desk lead.
- As with all our roles our hybrid working policy applies.
You Will
- Your primary responsibility as MENA Analyst is to conduct desk based open source research, production of political, security and geopolitical risk assessments, human source cultivation and development in the relevant markets.
- You will prepare and deliver reports, presentations and briefings providing briefings to clients and other audiences.
- You will provide responsive customer service and develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects as well as advocate for the Dragonfly brand.
- You will develop and maintain our resources, including human intelligence sources, subcontractors, data feeds and open source networks.
- You may also have responsibility for mentoring and/or managing other analysts or researchers.
You Have
- 3 5 years of experience in working in security analysis, political risk research or crisis risk management
- Sound analytical knowledge about political and security developments in the MENA region
- Experience in providing responsive customer service and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and prospects
- You are honest and curious, able to make analytical judgements based on evidence and reason, without concerns about being proven wrong
- Knowledge of regional languages is desirable
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans
- Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
- Education Benefits
- Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
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