Africa Analyst, Dragonfly - Application Deadline of February 24th, 2025

About the Position

An intelligence analyst working on Dragonfly's Africa desk. This is a full-time, permanent position, based in London. The analyst (working at Research Associate or Associate level depending on the successful candidate's experience and competencies) is contracted to work 40 hours a week, though additional work may be occasionally required depending on specific projects or international travel. As with all our roles our hybrid working policy applies. 

About the Team

The Africa team is responsible for Dragonfly's coverage for its Security Intelligence and Analysis Service (SIAS). This service provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations. The team comprises three analysts who are London-based.

About You

Your primary responsibility as Africa Intelligence Analyst is to conduct desk-based open source research, production of political and security risk assessments, human source cultivation and development in the relevant markets. You will prepare and deliver reports, presentations and briefings providing briefings to clients and other audiences. You may also have responsibility for mentoring and/or managing other analysts or researchers.

• Tradecraft
• Preparation of near client ready SIAS research, analysis, written reports and verbal briefings to agreed deadlines
• Conduct open source research in support of timely and high quality security intelligence and political risk analysis and assessments
• Develop and maintain our resources, including human intelligence sources, subcontractors, data feeds and open source networks 
• Delivery of high quality project work within agreed timescales, seeking guidance where required
• Operational
• Giving clear taskings to researchers set out appropriate deadlines and deliverables
• Providing direction and peer review to peers and junior analysts, including providing constructive feedback
• Being proactive in dealing day to day operational tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met. This is likely to include providing support, for example research, on regions or topics that are outside of the individual's expertise, as well as reviewing and coordinating on TRM, TT, RFIs and other ad hoc requirements
• Seek guidance, support and training from peers and senior colleagues when appropriate
• Commercial
• Provide responsive customer service
• Develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects
• Represent and advocate for the Dragonfly brand
• Identify commercial opportunities arising from client contact and engage with appropriate colleagues

• Experience
• Experience of living, working or travelling in the region is desireable.
• Knowledge of languages spoken in the region is desireable.
• Gathering, Organising & Evaluating Intelligence & Information
• You take an innovative approach to research.
• You are able to train and mentor junior researchers on professional grade research methods and how they present research for analytical usage.
• You effectively initiate, develop and maintain relationships with appropriate sources (particularly subject matter experts and local contacts).
• You are able to assess people's reliability as a source, including motivations, biases and credibility, access to information.
• Analysis and Assessment
• You think creatively and critically about your problem.
• You make analytical judgements, based on evidence and reason, without concerns about being proven wrong. 
• You test and challenge the reasoning and analytical judgements of others, supporting your team.
• You make probabilistic judgements in accordance with our methodologies, even where intelligence gaps exist.
• Written & Visual Communication of Intelligence Assessment
• You draft assessments accurately, clearly and concisely.
• You ensure all information and intelligence presented is relevant to the requirement.
• You articulate complex matters clearly and concisely. 
• You present information in a way that aids comprehension.
• You apply house style fluently and skillfully.
• You are able to guide others and provide review and feedback on optimising the presentation of research, intelligence, analysis and assessments.
• Interpersonal, management and leadership skills
• You share open and honest insights with team members to help them build their self-awareness and understand their impact. 
• You support the development of a trusting and respectful work environment that embraces and values diversity.
• You ensure your line reports understand how their personal goals align to their area and to business objectives.
• Informing decision-making
• You demonstrate informed, and empathic insight into the roles and typical decisions of our clients, and anticipate their future challenges, decisions and changes they may face.
• You structure conversations with clients to refine and classify questions to ensure you have fully captured and understood their requirements.
• You refine client requirements and manage expectations by identifying where and how an intelligence assessment can and cannot add value.

Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! FiscalNote is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, 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 which means 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, Oxford Analytica, 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 

FiscalNote is continuing to hire new talent, with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19.  New team members, along with our current staff, will temporarily work remotely (unless communicated otherwise).  

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.

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