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Senior Analyst, SSA Strategic Insights ContractorMedium • Washington, DC, United States
Senior Analyst, SSA Strategic Insights Contractor

Senior Analyst, SSA Strategic Insights Contractor

Medium • Washington, DC, United States
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Position

The Senior Analyst Contractor will report to our Head of Sub‑Saharan Africa (SSA). They will gain a unique perspective on how macroeconomic and political trends impact business plans and operations of the world's largest multinationals. They will also monitor, analyze, and create a view on a range of major ongoing political and economic issues in the regional SSA economy. This is a research contractor role, requiring 2+ years of work experience.

About the FrontierView Sub‑Saharan Africa (SSA) Team

The contractor will be part of FrontierView’s SSA Strategic Insights (SI) team. The SSA SI team produces all syndicated content for FrontierView’s client base in the region. The team combines regional knowledge, macroeconomic and political insights, and business acumen to provide impactful analysis, forecasts, and executional advice for a senior executive audience. They work closely with the commercial team to support FrontierView’s growth strategy and ongoing client relationships.

About You

Qualified individuals with a passion for informing the decisions of senior corporate executives are strongly encouraged to apply. This unique position offers significant ownership of our view and exposure to how macroeconomic, political, and business analysis feeds directly into corporate plans and actions for the world's largest multinationals. You will have direct engagement with C‑suite level executives, giving rare influence and insight into decision‑making processes. We seek individuals who love global politics and economics, possess strong macroeconomic fundamentals, and understand how local dynamics, policy, and other factors interact with economic activity to shape local and global developments. You will be flexible, quickly get up to speed on unfamiliar topics, and be an exceptionally strong communicator. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and pressure test views, and you will deliver short‑form written analysis while managing multiple research projects simultaneously.

What To Expect In This Position

  • Monitoring and analyzing economic, political, and business trends
  • Forecasting macroeconomic indicators & ongoing economic analysis
  • Writing research deliverables that are concise and impactful for a senior executive audience
  • Delivering research presentations to senior executive clients

What Sets You Apart

  • A bachelor’s degree from a well‑regarded institution in Economics, Regional Studies, or International Relations and a master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., international economics)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of macroeconomics through prior experience or relevant coursework
  • 2+ years of work experience in a research or analysis role, ideally in the private sector
  • A curious generalist with a passion for the intersection between economics, politics, policy, and exposure to both developed and emerging markets; demonstrated work, research, or personal experience in a cross‑cultural context is a plus
  • Experience managing multiple projects at once; excellent time and project management skills
  • Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and oral. Ability to distil complex and technical topics for non‑specialists and clearly explain relevance and impact to business executives
  • Demonstrated ability to cover a variety of topics and issues, including unfamiliar ones
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Robust interpersonal, communication, presentation, and persuasion skills
  • Outstanding writing skills
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills
  • A team‑oriented mindset
  • Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply!

    When applying to FiscalNote, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Our Recruiting team maintains awareness of all open roles, so your application may be assessed against multiple positions and we will reach out to gauge your interest in other opportunities as appropriate. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting.team@fiscalnote.com; we’d be happy to connect!

    As part of FiscalNote’s commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please send an email to recruiting.team@fiscalnote.com to let us know the nature of your request.

    About FiscalNote

    FiscalNote (NYSE : NOTE) is a leader in policy and global intelligence. By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers with critical insights and the tools to turn them into action.

    Home to CQ, FrontierView, VoterVoice, and many other industry‑leading brands, FiscalNote helps organizations stay ahead of political and business risk.

    At FiscalNote, We Lead with Values

    Know your Audience

  • Find the Truth
  • Drive Alignment
  • Level Up
  • Own the Job
  • Bias for Action
  • Support the Family
  • Company Benefits

    FiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well‑being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we’re all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https : / / careers.fiscalnote.com / benefits / .

    FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.

    FiscalNote uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.DHS.gov / E-Verify.

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