Senior Research Analyst

• Conduct and lead comprehensive research and analysis on a broad range of socio-political, security, economic, and environmental topics, primarily focused on the Middle East, with potential expansion to other regions and thematic areas as required.
• Ensure research and analysis products consistently meet high professional standards, providing feedback and mentoring junior and mid-level team members.
• Prepare and deliver clear, insightful, and professionally presented verbal and written briefings, in person or virtually, to clients, senior company management, and external stakeholders.
• Create, refine, and maintain a suite of analytical products and field research outputs, and actively contribute to improving qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Coordinate and build strong relationships with colleagues across other divisions and departments, promoting effective communication and transparency in processes.
• Proactively support corporate business development by fostering relationships with new clients and partners, participating in networking events, and assisting with outreach activities.
• Support the testing and implementation of innovative tools, technologies, and AI-driven solutions to enhance research efficiency and analytical quality.
• Oversee and delegate tasks to junior analysts, manage their workload, and provide constructive feedback to ensure professional development.
• Contribute to promoting IN2's capabilities by drafting communications materials, ad-hoc reports, and related documentation.
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as requested by senior division or department management, in coordination with the line manager.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience conducting and leading research and analysis on socio-political, security, or economic topics, with particular focus on the Middle East.
• Experience living in the region strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality qualitative and quantitative analytical products.
• Proven experience leading research teams, mentoring or supervising junior and mid-level analysts.
• Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong ability to synthesise complex information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
• Experience and expertise in relevant regional languages strongly preferred.
• Proven interpersonal skills, able to effectively engage and coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• High levels of professionalism and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Flexibility and adaptability, able to adjust research priorities as required by evolving project needs.
• Proactive approach to workload management, prioritising tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with or willingness to adopt new tools, technologies, and analytical methods to enhance research outputs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting and leading research and analysis on socio-political, security, and economic topics, particularly in the Middle East, while effectively mentoring junior analysts and producing high-quality analytical products. Strong communication skills are essential for delivering insights to clients and stakeholders, alongside a proactive approach to workload management and adaptability to evolving project needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Research And Analysis Leadership
• Qualitative And Quantitative Analytical Skills
• Mentoring And Supervising Junior Analysts
• Exceptional Written And Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Skills And Stakeholder Engagement

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Research Methodologies
• Analytical Product Development
• Data Synthesis
• Critical Thinking
• Qualitative Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Professionalism
• Discretion
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Proactive Workload Management

Industry Keywords

• Socio-Political Analysis
• Security Studies
• Economic Research
• Middle East Expertise
• Stakeholder Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• AI-Driven Solutions
• Analytical Tools
• Research Technologies