AKE Limited was founded by Andrew Kain in 1991, to provide security and political risk management to businesses, NGOs and the media. The company provides a wide and integrated range of services, intelligence, training, products and technology.
Careers: AKE Intelligence runs a 3-month internship programme quarterly from its London office and occasionally from its other offices by special arrangement. The positions are unpaid. Hours of work are flexible and the position would best suit someone studying within the UK higher education system. Those interested in applying should send their CV and covering letter to intel@akegroup.com| once a formal advert has been placed here|.
Undertakes political consulting for operations and investments in South East Asia and the Pacific. Based in Hong Kong but offices throughout the region.
Careers: Do not appear to advertise internships or entry positions but may be worth approaching by those who have extensive or deep expertise in the region through their postgraduate studies.
Established in 1984, Business Monitor International is a print and online publisher of specialist business information on global emerging markets. Their range of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly services covers political risk, finance, macroeconomic performance, outlook and forecast, industry sectors and the business operating environment. BMI also publishes directories and CD-ROMs profiling multinational companies active in emerging markets. BMI's client and subscriber base includes financial institutions, corporates, multinationals, government and academia in over 125 countries.
Careers: BMI post jobs and internships on their website.
Chatham House, home of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all. The institute engages governments, private sector, civil society about significant developments in international affairs, produces analysis.
Careers: They offer internships, fellowships and jobs which can be found online.
Control Risk is an independent, specialist risk consultancy with 18 offices on five continents. They provide advice and services that enable companies, governments and international organisations to accelerate opportunities and manage strategic and operational risks. They work with corporate, government and non-governmental clients.
Careers: In addition to advertising vacancies in all their offices on their website| they also accept speculative applications, which you will find details of on their recruitment pages.
The EIU provides a constant flow of analysis and forecasts on more than 200 countries and six key industries. They help executives make informed business decisions through dependable intelligence delivered online, in print, in customised research as well as through conferences and peer interchange. Recruitment and internships are offered through the Economist Group| website.
Careers: Research internships at the EUI are usually attached to one of the regional teams (Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East & North Africa, Latin America, plus Economics/Data Services for those with a particular interest in macroeconomic data and Excel). There are also internship opportunities in Wire Services, which is responsible for generating daily political, economic and market analysis on 201 countries, and Executive Services, which is home to their custom publishing and research activities. Applicants should have an interest in economics and should be undertaking undergraduate or post-graduate studies that include economics. Most internships take place during the summer; however, a few internships are also offered at other times of the year.
Emerging Asia enables investors and corporations to succeed in the emerging markets of Asia. The company offers emerging market Private Equity investors and corporations of all sizes with Business Due Diligence services, Market Strategy advisory, and Political Risk advisory services. They also work closely with affiliated strategy consulting firms and partners in North America and Western Europe that do not have their own resources on the ground or in a position to deliver complete projects. Offices in Shanghai, China and Arlington, USA.
Careers: Emerging Asia offers internships to undergraduates and postgraduates and these are advertised on their website|.
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Eurasia Group is a leading global political risk advisory and consulting firm. They cover political, social, security and economic developments worldwide. Coverage is organized into four geographic practices: Asia, Europe & Eurasia, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and well as a Global Macro Practice Group and a Transnational Issues Practice Group. They provide clients with political risk assessments, quantitative risk metrics and evaluation and independent research.
Careers: Jobs and internships are posted on their websites for offices in New York, Washington and London.
Euromonitor International is an independent provider of paper-based and online business intelligence on industries, countries and consumers. Offices in 11 countries, including London, Singapore and Dubai.
Careers: Job vacancies for analysts are advertised on their website
Exclusive Analysis is a strategic intelligence company that forecasts political risk worldwide enabling global organisations to manage complex risk successfully and profitably. Clients include: banks, oil and mining companies, the insurance sector, airlines and shipping, governments, NGOs and media organisations.
Careers: If you are interested in applying for part-time freelance work or internships you can send your CV and covering letter, alongside a 300 word assessment on an economic issue in a country or region of your choice to: knowledge.development@exclusive-analysis.com|.
IHS provides technical information, tools and operational and advisory services necessary to help them make critical business decisions, maximize their core business processes and improve productivity in many industry sectors including country and industry forecasting. IHS Global Insight provides comprehensive economic, financial, and political coverage of countries, regions, and industries, covering over 200 countries.
Careers: Jobs advertised on their website.
International Risk Consultants, Inc. (IRC) is a global brokerage specializing in trade credit insurance, political risk insurance, and trade finance solutions. The firm also brokers credit information, collections services, and other trade-related products. Offices in Asia, Brazil, India and North America.
Careers: Job vacancies advertised on their website.
The IISS is a source of accurate, objective information on international strategic issues for politicians and diplomats, foreign affairs analysts, international business, economists, the military, defence commentators, journalists, academics and the informed public. The IISS's work is grounded in an appreciation of the various political, economic and social problems that cause instability, as well as the factors that can lead to international cooperation. It is an independent institute and it alone decides what activities to conduct. It owes no allegiance to any government, or to any political or other organisation.
Careers: From time to time IISS offer internships in London and Washington.
Maplecroft is a leading risk analytics, research and strategic forecasting company. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of risk indices, interactive maps, expert country risk analysis, risk calculators, scorecards and dashboards. It has a strong corporate client base and research partnerships with leading international organisations, such as those within the auspices of the United Nations, the World Economic Forum and prominent independent non-governmental organisations. Produces a variety of publications, including an annual Human Rights Risk report.
Careers: All candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree or PhD and have advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. Relevant work experience of a minimum of 2 to 5 years is required for all roles. For all positions please apply with a covering letter, CV and completed application (found here|) to recruitment@maplecroft.com|.
Oxford Analytica is an international, independent consulting firm drawing on a network of over 1,000 senior faculty members at Oxford and other major universities and research institutions around the world. They provide business and government leaders with geopolitical, macroeconomic and social analysis of developments around the world. Offices in Oxford (UK), Hong Kong, Paris and Washington DC and New York (USA).
The RAND Corporation is a US-based (but with offices in Cambridge and Qatar) non-profit institution that seeks to improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. Their research includes such social and economic issues as education, poverty, crime, and the environment, as well as a range of national security issues.
Careers: RAND offers a number of internship and fellowship programs. The Graduate Student Summer Associate Program allows outstanding students to conduct short-term independent research within the framework of an ongoing RAND project and are mentored by RAND staff. RAND also provides postdoctoral candidates with the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills through several RAND division fellowships and programs. There is NO requirement to be a US citizen. Otherwise, jobs are also available to view on their website.
The Risk Advisory Group is a leader in risk management. They specialise in providing strategic analysis, advisory services and operational support to a wide range of private and public sector organisations. In the last 10 years they have conducted assignments in more than 100 countries. Offices in London, Middle East, East Africa and Russia.
Careers: The Group advertise vacancies on their website. Also offers internships which can be viewed on their website.