Analyst, Central America

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<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:9pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:16pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Position Overview</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Eurasia Group is seeking an </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Analyst </strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">to lead political and macroeconomic coverage of </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Central America and the Caribbean</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">. This role is ideal for a candidate with </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">4 to 7 years of experience</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> who combines strong regional expertise with macroeconomic analysis and who can translate fast-moving political developments into clear implications for markets and business.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The role may be based in </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Washington, DC; Mexico; or Central America</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> (ideally Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, or Guatemala). The position will require travel throughout the region to conduct research, build and maintain a high-quality local network, and deepen on-the-ground insight. The role will support Eurasia Group’s deliverables to both </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">institutional investors</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">corporate clients</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Responsibilities of Analyst, Central America and the Caribbean</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead regional coverage and analysis</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> of Central America and the Caribbean, monitoring political, policy, and macroeconomic developments and assessing their implications for markets and business.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Produce </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">weekly outlooks</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> and timely analysis on key political and economic developments, including elections, governance and institutional risk, security dynamics, US policy, trade/investment issues, and key regulatory shifts.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Apply strong </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">economic and financial market understanding</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> to regional developments, including analysis of macroeconomic conditions, fiscal and monetary policy, and financing needs and sources.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Build, expand, and maintain a </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">robust local network</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> of contacts across government, opposition, the private sector, and multilateral institutions; travel regularly to develop and sustain on-the-ground insight.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Translate regional and country-level developments into </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">clear, actionable implications</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> for clients, including scenario framing, risk assessment, and signposting.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Engage directly with clients through </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">briefings, calls, and presentations</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">, communicating analysis clearly to sophisticated audiences and responding to client questions with speed.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain a strong understanding of </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">US policy</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> toward the region and, as relevant, engage with Washington-based policy ecosystems to inform analysis and client deliverables.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">4 to 7 years</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> of relevant professional experience (e.g., political risk, country risk, macro/markets research, advisory, consulting, public policy, or related fields with strong regional exposure).</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated expertise in </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Central America and the Caribbean</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">, with strong preference for candidates who are </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">from the region</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> and/or have </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">lived and worked</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> in the region.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Fluent/native Spanish</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> (speaking and writing) required, with the ability to write clearly and professionally under deadline.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong economic and finance skillset, including comfort interpreting macroeconomic data. Ability to connect political and policy developments to investor- and corporate-relevant outcomes</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent analytical judgment and ability to deliver </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">clear, concise, client-ready writing</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> on tight timelines.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong verbal communication and presentation skills; comfort engaging directly with senior client audiences.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Highly organized, collaborative, and able to operate effectively in a </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">fast-paced environment</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Master’s degree required</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">, ideally an </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">MA in Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, or a related field</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Location / Work Authorization</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role may be based in </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Washington, DC; Mexico; or Central America</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> (ideally Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, or Guatemala). </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Candidates based in the United States must be eligible to work in the United States.</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The applicable base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 in the United States. </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">At Eurasia Group, our mission is to provide the tools and understanding needed in a world where politics drives disruption. We put </span><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">politics first </strong></b><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">for our clients, and we aspire to be the leading place people come to find out about the world. This requires us to maintain a company</span><a href="https://www.eurasiagroup.net/our-values" target="_blank" class="css-173makr-linkStyle" style="color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> culture</span></a><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is empowering and globally minded. We firmly believe that bringing people with a variety of ideas and perspectives to the table makes our analysis stronger for our clients and creates a better workplace. Our leadership team is dedicated to embedding this approach into everything we do and how we lead because we care deeply about our work and our people. </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p>

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