Analyst, Research​/Development, Financial Analyst

About The Role

This role will see the Analyst working as part of a core functional team – known as Insights – as well as a project delivery team that focuses on projects in the Middle East. While this role will be based in New York, the Analyst will work closely with team members from the World Services London office. Hybrid working is encouraged but fully remote working will not be possible.

• Expertise – The Analyst will provide regional expertise on the geopolitics and socioeconomics of the Middle East. This may involve responding to rapid turnaround requests for insights, providing insight to support development of communications strategies and contributing to in-depth studies and regular situational reports to a consistently high standard.
• Monitoring – The Analyst will use media monitoring tools and social listening software, among other sources, to collect, evaluate and assess information, and analyze it to produce actionable insight and information.
• Research – The Analyst will assist with the development, administration and interpretation of survey instruments and qualitative instruments, such as focus group discussion guides. The Analyst may also contribute to focused assessments of our communications campaigns.
• Analysis and Briefing – The Analyst will provide forward‑looking analysis and strategic support for communications campaigns focused on social and geopolitical issues in the region. The Analyst will also prepare and present briefings and written reports with high attention to detail.
• Strategic Support – The Analyst will support the development of communications strategies, creative briefs, campaign assessment reports, and various other tasks related to project strategy.
• Upward Reporting – The Analyst is responsible for supporting the work of the Senior Analysts and Insights Manager in contributing to the effective functioning of programs and projects, and the wider Insights department.
• Crisis Support – The role may involve responding to rapidly developing events, in the form of reporting, social listening or media monitoring. During crisis periods, the analyst may be expected to work outside of standard working hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Degree in International Relations, Political Science, War Studies, or related subject with a military/geo‑political focus.
• Knowledge of the Middle East and understanding of its contemporary social and political dynamics.
• Ability to conduct rapid and robust secondary research.
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical and presentational skills.
• Fluency in Farsi.
• Additional Desirable Capabilities: Masters in related field;
  Familiarity with Boolean operators and social listening software such as Talk Walker, News Whip etc.;
  Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research techniques;
  Fluency in Arabic.

We offer a competitive salary ($50,000-$60,000) and a benefits package designed to support your health, family life, financial wellbeing, and growth.

• 12 weeks' full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers (after one year of service; return requirements apply for subsequent leave)
• Applies to birth, adoption, and surrogacy
• Up to 10 days' paid fertility leave per year (5 per cycle)
• 2 days' paid leave for new grandparents
• $2,500 annual interest‑free parental loan
• $6,000 interest‑free fertility treatment loan

• Three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
• $0 employee‑cost dental and vision
• 10 days' health leave per year (mental and physical)
• 24/7 mental health support through Self Space
• Wellhub subscription

• 401(k) match (3% after 3 months; 4% after 1 year)
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• 10 days' paid military leave
• Full pay for jury duty (state/city payments declined)
• Uber/taxi home after 9:30pm

• 23 days' PTO (with 3 discretionary carryover days; CA/CO policies follow state mandate)
• 10 federal holidays, plus the day after Thanksgiving
• Option to swap 2 federal holidays (excluding Thanksgiving and the day after)
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year
• 10 days' special emergency leave (including bereavement)
• 10 days' volunteering leave (5 paid, 5 unpaid)
• Half‑day for blood donation
• Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)

• $300 annual cultural stimulation allowance (accrued monthly; available after 90 days)
• Weekly Thursday happy hour
• Mentorship and Buddy programmes