Eurasia Group is the world’s leading political risk advisory and consulting firm. Our mission is to assist investors, companies, foundations, and public-sector institutions anticipate the opportunities and manage the risks created by the impact of politics and policy on markets around the world. 

EG’s Consumer team is seeking remote interns to support our work assessing the implications of geopolitics and government policy for our clients’ businesses.  We conduct bespoke research and analysis for retail and consumer clients focusing on reputational risks, sustainability, clean supply chains, human rights, trade, and consumer sentiment.

This internship will provide opportunities to learn about the political risk field, develop competencies applicable to it, and network with Eurasia Group analysts responsible for coverage of other issues, countries, and sectors. Applicants should be students at an academic institution.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching, writing, and presenting on geopolitical developments of interest to professional services, public sector, and philanthropic clients
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to deliver client-focused insights and conclusions
• Contributing to the design and execution of tailored projects addressing risks and opportunities to client firms and organizations

 Qualifications:

• Must be a current student at an academic institution 
• Research experience and/or capabilities in issues such as: human rights, sanctions and tariffs, reputational risks, consumer sentiment, or clean supply chains
• Educational background in international affairs, political science, economics, and/or business
• Ability to perform research and analysis using primary local sources
• Strong writing skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a team-oriented mindset
• Some form of consulting background, and/or familiarity with consulting projects, is a plus
• Interest and experience in the visual presentation of data and statistics is a plus
• Full business proficiency in the English language; additional language skills are a plus
• Preferred: prior experience in the consumer sector, experience with management consulting

Timing:

• March - May

Compensation: This is a paid internship at a hourly rate of $15.50 USD.

At Eurasia Group, the health and safety of our employees are our top priority.  Proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is required as a condition of employment.

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.