A2 Global Risk’s Information Services Division runs a three-month rolling internship programme for London-based postgraduates and postgraduate students interested in gaining practical experience in political and security risk analysis. The internship is offered on a part-time basis, but may be extended to full-time depending on current requirements.

Interns participate in a variety of support activities, including:

• Contributing to A2 Global Risk’s various political and security risk information services through research and writing of country risk reports
• Conducting open source research and participate in media monitoring and lead generation for client reports
• Creating content and regularly updating A2 Global Risk’s social media communications and output
• Assist the marketing and businesses development department with strategic research and marketing of A2 Global Risk’s products
• Support analysts, and the marketing and communications department with ad hoc tasks
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate an academic and/or professional specialism in political, economic and security risks

The ideal applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Regional Studies, International Relations, International Politics, Strategic Studies, Intelligence and International Security, Conflict Studies, National Security Studies, Science and Security, or similar
• Has regional expertise either through academic study, living and/or working in country
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of key political and security threats, and a solid grasp of current affairs
• Excellent written English and ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in at least one additional language relevant to their region
• Familiarity with business-focused research
• Experience with using social media monitoring as a research tool
• IT proficiency and familiarity with MS Office suite
• Experience and understanding of working with content management systems
• Have a right to work in the UK

For more details, please visit our website: https://www.a2globalrisk.com/careers/political-and-security-risk-intern