Strategic Advisory Director

24 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom International Institute for Strategic Studies Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Strategic Advisory Director to lead our Advisory Services team at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). The successful candidate will be contracted under AHEL, our commercial subsidiary.

The IISS is a world-leading think tank that examines global security, political risk, and military conflict. Our clients include private and public sector organizations across various sectors, and we share analysis and expertise with them. In this role, you will drive the growth of Advisory Services, leading a small and dedicated team.

Main Responsibilities

  • Write high-quality reports for clients as required under their contract, ensuring excellence and impartiality.
  • Collaborate with our Advisory and wider IISS team to develop new services, refine existing ones, and address client needs to grow commercial revenue.
  • Line manage the Advisory Coordinator and oversee budget management for IISS Advisory.

Requirements

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Experience in stakeholder management and internal relationship building.
  • Skilled in writing for and providing oral briefings to stakeholders.
  • Strong expertise in geopolitics or geoeconomics subjects such as economic statecraft, political risk, trade, sanctions, international relations, etc.
  • Familiarity with how businesses use geopolitical analysis.
  • Ability to distil business-relevant analysis from large volumes of information.
  • Experience working in the private sector, using or delivering geopolitical analysis.
  • Experience leading commercial negotiations.

Remuneration

£Competitive salary (£50,000 - £70,000 per annum), dependent on skills and experience, plus comprehensive benefits.



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