Associate Analyst MENA

Role Overview

Associate Analyst MENA at Dow Jones, based in Dubai. This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the MENA desk lead.

Company Overview

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information delivering content across print, digital, mobile and live events. The company has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and operates one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. Dow Jones is home to leading publications and products including the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Role Purpose

Conduct desk-based open source research and produce political, security and geopolitical risk assessments for Dragonfly's MENA coverage, which provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

• Conduct desk-based open source research on political, security and geopolitical developments in the MENA region.
• Produce political, security and geopolitical risk assessments.
• Make analytical judgements based on evidence and reason.

Intelligence Development

• Cultivate and develop human sources in relevant markets.
• Develop and maintain human intelligence sources, subcontractors, data feeds and open source networks.

Client Engagement & Reporting

• 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.
• Advocate for the Dragonfly brand.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and/or manage other analysts or researchers as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in security analysis, political risk research or crisis risk management.
• Sound analytical knowledge about political and security developments in the MENA region.
• Experience providing responsive customer service and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and prospects.
• Knowledge of regional languages is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Honest and curious analytical mindset.
• Ability to make analytical judgements based on evidence and reason without concerns about being proven wrong.

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent position.
• 40 hours per week; additional work may be occasionally required depending on specific projects or international travel.
• Hybrid working policy applies.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plans.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans.
• Lifestyle programs and Wellness Resources.
• Education Benefits.
• Family Care Benefits and Caregiving Support.
• Commuter Transit Program.
• Subscription Discounts.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Non-Union role.