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Nomura International

Country Risk Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

The Country Risk Management Team is made up of economists, political scientists and finance ... Our small team favours analysts who can tackle unstructured problems with independence and a ...

Nomura International

Country Risk Lead

Manhattan, NY

$120K - $180K/yr

The Country Risk Management Team is made up of economists, political scientists and finance ... Our small team favours analysts who can tackle unstructured problems with independence and a ...

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Country Risk Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

The Country Risk Management Team is made up of economists, political scientists and finance ... Our small team favours analysts who can tackle unstructured problems with independence and a ...

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How much do political risk analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for political risk analyst in the United States is $40.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $49.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a political risk analyst do?

A Political Risk Analyst assesses the potential impact of political events, economic policies, regulatory changes, and social movements on businesses, investments, and markets. They research geopolitical trends, evaluate government stability, and provide insights to help organizations mitigate risks. Analysts work for corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and consulting firms. Their findings guide decision-making in areas such as market entry, investment strategy, and risk management. Effective analysts possess strong research skills, geopolitical expertise, and the ability to interpret complex data.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a political risk analyst?

As a Political Risk Analyst, your day-to-day tasks often include monitoring current events, analyzing country-specific political developments, and producing comprehensive reports to inform clients of emerging risks. You'll frequently collaborate with colleagues across research, finance, and strategy teams, and may participate in client meetings to discuss findings or offer guidance. Analysts also use a range of specialist sources and databases to track geopolitical trends and synthesize relevant data. This dynamic role often requires balancing rapid response to breaking news with in-depth, longer-term research projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the political risk analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Political Risk Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of international relations or political science, and typically a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with data modeling tools, geopolitical analysis platforms, and risk assessment frameworks is often required, and certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) can be beneficial. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and adaptability are crucial soft skills in this field. These skills and qualifications enable analysts to accurately assess global risks and effectively convey insights that support informed business decisions.

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Infographic showing various Political Risk Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,210 per year, or $40.5 per hour.

Risk Intelligence Analyst

Prosegur Security USA

Lowell, MA • On-site

$28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Overview
At Prosegur, we make our world safer by taking care of people and businesses while remaining at the forefront of innovation. Every day, we work to secure what our clients value most, from their families to their assets, from their reputation to their networks, and from their money to their cloud. As the 3rd largest security services provider, our 175k+ team members in 36 countries combine and adapt global best practices to match the unique nature of each market we serve and partner with Electronic Security, Global Risk Services, CyberSecurity, and Remote Services (iSOC) divisions to create meaningful 'Hybrid Security' solutions for Prospects.
Job Details
The mission of the Virtual Global Security Operations Center (vSOC) is to provide a centralized monitoring center to coordinate our client's response to crisis, emergencies and security situations while minimizing the impact on their enterprise and personnel. The vSOC is a single point of contact for Facility Emergency Management Teams, Facility Security Manager, Emergency Agencies, and travelers to facilitate rapid contact, situational awareness, reporting, and response. In addition to monitoring and response, the vSOC fuses intelligence analysis to the situational awareness to create predictive reporting and risk mitigation and avoidance guidance. The GRS vSOC also coordinates risk operations around the world for all GRS clients to include protective services, international assistance, trusted transportation, and more. The center operates on a 24/7 schedule globally, while also coordinating regional and localized support functions across the enterprise.
Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday | 2100-0700
Hourly Rate: 28.00
Role responsibilities
The main responsibility of the Risk Intelligence Analyst is to monitor world events and provide overwatch of our Clients' extensive global operations, to anticipate and mitigate potential risks. This multi-functional role will monitor events and incidents, issue, and escalate notifications, and dispatch the necessary resources to resolve active events. The Risk Intelligence Analyst will use internal and external intelligence sources to research, analyze, and aggregate threat data on potential risks to the client's environment.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in security studies, international relations, or related field; or 2+ years equivalent military/professional intelligence training.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to utilize multiple intelligence, incident management, video management and dispatch systems.
  • Excellent time management, project management, oral communication, technical writing, presentation development, facilitation, and organizational skills required.
  • Can effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management.
  • Must be flexible and possess the ability to function independently in stressful situations and multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Knowledge of security procedures, life safety, and business continuity.
  • Maintain situational awareness and collecting and analyzing information to ensure the safety and security of our client's assets and operations.
  • Develop and maintain a deep knowledge base of sources, including OSINT and social media, staying at the forefront of the latest information to provide actionable insights.
  • Track and analyze major threat trends for the client and create risk reports (such as Viral Outbreaks/Terrorism/Weather Patterns/ and Geo-Political Issues).
  • Issue timely alerts to stay ahead of emerging threats impacting clients.
  • Coordinate and dispatch risk operations resources to meet clients' needs.
  • Provide threat monitoring support around client travel, events and operations, escalating incidents as appropriate.

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Education Requirements
  • High School Diploma

Additional Information / Benefits
  • 401K/403b Plan
  • Benefit offerings vary based on contract/role
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance

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