Managing Consultant – Strategy & Risk Advisory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee and execute business intelligence and risk advisory projects throughout East Africa, emphasizing due diligence investigations and support for government relations.

• Establish and sustain profound expertise in regional, country, and sector-specific matters.

• Play a key role in expanding J.S. Held’s client base within the region.

• Develop and nurture trusted relationships with clients, effectively managing and implementing client account strategies.

• Actively seek out business development prospects and collaborate with senior colleagues to forge new client connections.

• Assist in marketing efforts, including the creation of high-quality thought leadership materials.

• Build and maintain robust relationships with essential public sector stakeholders.

• Represent J.S. Held at relevant industry conferences and provide expert insights to media organizations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a prestigious university in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, economics, history, languages, or area studies;

• Between four to seven years of experience in managing and/or executing complex region-specific business intelligence and risk projects, particularly those related to integrity due diligence, political analysis, and/or stakeholder mapping.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the continent’s political and commercial landscape, acquired through relevant professional experience or having lived or worked in the region;

• Established networks of contacts in East Africa across public and private sectors, including journalists, government officials, and business leaders, along with a proactive approach to expanding these connections;

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to produce clear and concise client briefings and reports under tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.

• High levels of energy and initiative, demonstrating a proactive, self-starting attitude;

• Ability to serve clients with utmost discretion and diplomacy;

• Some experience in or exposure to business development, with a genuine passion for expanding J.S. Held’s client base.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Time Off Policy

• Global Medical Insurance

• Life Assurance