Practice Head - MENA Region

About Eurasia Group:

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm. We provide information and insight on how political developments move markets and help clients anticipate and respond to instability and opportunities worldwide. Our expertise includes myriad countries and regions, economic sectors, and the evolving landscapes of business and investment. Headquartered in New York, with offices around the globe, we are committed to political analysis that is free of bias and influenced solely by factual evidence.

Position Overview:

We seek a Practice Head for the MENA region, a role critical to our leadership in global political risk analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of political analysis experience, specializing in MENA geopolitics. They will be a dynamic leader responsible for delivering world-class analytical content, efficiently developing and managing a team of experts, deepening and supporting key commercial relationships, and a strategic partner to fellow EG analytical leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a world-class analytical authority on MENA political risk, creating influential content that includes comprehensive regional reports, targeted client briefings, and engaging external presentations.

• An exceptional network in the region, the US, and other key policy communities.
• The ability to interpret world events for GCC-based clients and a granular understanding of the region.
• Expertise in regional political analysis or foreign policy or sectoral experience relevant to the region
• Initiative to collaborate with other regional, sectoral, and macro practices to create exceptional geopolitical knowledge to advance our Corporate Sectors' practices.
• Deep understanding of the geopolitics and fundamentals of global energy markets.
• The ability to foster and leverage commercial opportunities, relationships, and projects in tandem with our commercial and analytical teams.
• Represent EG’s analytical excellence externally through thought leadership (media, speaking, social media) to raise the practice's profile and effectiveness.

• Lead a team of analysts, providing mentorship, professional development, and continuous feedback to infuse a sense of urgency in achieving the above at a world class level.

• Report to the Head of Research and collaborate extensively with commercial leads and analytical peers across the organization.

Desired Skills and Experience:

At least 10 years of relevant political analysis experience with a focus on MENA region.

Mastery of Arabic language and deep regional knowledge.

Demand for excellence in analysis, with an ability to make complex information accessible and actionable for non-expert audiences.

High level of drive, enthusiasm, and a teamwork ethic.

Ability to travel as necessary to meet operational requirements.

Advanced degree in political science, international relations, or a related field, with a preference for a master’s level or above or experience in government providing the equivalent.

We strive to put politics first for our clients. This requires us to maintain a company culture that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, empowering, and globally minded. We firmly believe that diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural background, religion, disability, and age brings ideas and perspectives to the table that make our analysis stronger for our clients and make our company a better place to work for our people. Our leadership team is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do and how we lead.