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Title: Macroeconomic Risk Analyst

Team: Geopolitical Risk Management

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Hybrid or Remote)

About Exigent Risk

Exigent Risk is a strategic advisory firm specialising in geopolitical risk management, commercial diligence, business intelligence, and stakeholder engagement across emerging markets in Africa. Exigent clients include start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational corporations, hedge fund and portfolio managers, financial advisory firms, and non-profit organizations. Exigent Risk unlocks strategic opportunities for clients in Africa and supports them build a more sustainable, values-driven future. 

The Opportunity

Exigent Risk is seeking a versatile Macroeconomic Risk Analyst to support its Nairobi-based office conduct research on economic risk, balance of payments, fiscal and tax policy, revenue collection, and debt sustainability analysis. The successful candidate will be able to conduct macroeconomic research independently, support the broader team by identifying quality economic data, deliver on client research questions, and maintain analytical tools. The ideal candidate has established experience as a macroeconomic analyst covering emerging markets in Africa, particularly EAC and West African countries.

This role requires curiosity, a capacity to learn, and an ability to write about complex political and economic subjects in commercial settings. Successful candidates will already possess basic knowledge of key political, economic, trade, and geostrategic dynamics across Africa and a desire to apply knowledge to grow Exigent’s practice areas.

We are looking for candidates with the following experience:

• BA or BS degree from accredited university in economics, finance, public policy or related disciplines

• A CFA, CAIA, or similar board certification is highly desired

• Two years professional work experience in macroeconomic analysis, economics research, fiscal or monetary policy analysis, or similar specialist roles

• Demonstrable ability to apply political economy analysis to dynamic, emerging, and complex problems across diverse geographies in Africa

• Ability to maintain good attitude in a fast-moving and deadline-driven environment requiring intensive reading, writing, and research

• Undergo and retain extensive training in Exigent products, analytical methods, research standards, and writing style 

• International education or travel experience is highly desired

Additional details on requirements, expectations, and opportunities will be provided at the interview stage. This role could be based in Kenya, Nigeria, or South Africa.

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Title: Due Diligence Research Analyst

Team: Enhanced Diligence & Investment Risk Team

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Hybrid)

About Exigent Risk

Exigent Risk is a strategic advisory firm specialising in geopolitical risk management, commercial diligence, business intelligence, and stakeholder engagement across emerging markets in Africa. Exigent clients include start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational corporations, hedge fund and portfolio managers, financial advisory firms, and non-profit organizations.

Exigent Risk unlocks strategic opportunities for clients in Africa and supports them build a more sustainable, values-driven future.

The Opportunity

Exigent Risk is seeking versatile Due Diligence Research Analysts to support its Nairobi-based office conduct structured and unstructured diligence research on companies, entities, persons of interest, investment opportunities, and markets. Successful candidates will be highly efficient in database queries, internet-based research, sanctions lists, legal research, and document management.

This role requires a great deal of patience, organization, and time management especially under tight deadlines. Due Diligence Research Analysts should have exposure to financial institutions, law firms, or enterprise development functions.  

We are looking for candidates with the following experience:

• BA or BS degree from accredited university in any liberal arts or business discipline including law, political science, commerce, finance, or administration

• Two years professional work experience in research, banking, compliance, KYC, enterprise development, law, or legal research

• Demonstrable experience in database research, compliance reporting, due diligence, investment management, or legal research

• Ability to maintain good attitude in a fast-moving and deadline-driven environment requiring intensive reading, writing, and research

• Undergo and retain extensive training in Exigent products, analytical methods, research standards, and writing style

• International education or travel experience is highly desired

Additional details on requirements, expectations, and opportunities will be provided at the interview stage. This role is hybrid in office and work from home.

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Exigent Risk is seeking a creative, versatile, and highly organized Project & Delivery Management Associate responsible for project management support, partnership development, administrative activities, and marketing plans. This role cuts across all of Exigent Risk’s service verticals to improve delivery, client management, contract administration, and related tasks.

This all-round role will develop project management plans, maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for projects, act as point of contact for company partnerships, lead on administrative tasking including expense forms or reimbursables, and other tasks as requested. This role will also take the lead on certain client delivery priorities including vender management, stakeholder engagement, and event management.

We are looking for candidates with the following experience:

• BA or BS degree from accredited university in business, commerce, marketing, management, or related disciplines

• 2-4 years professional work experience in event management, trade promotion, business development, marketing, or project management

• Hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar with experience in GAANT charting, project finance, and project design

• Experience in commercial roles within consulting companies, digital services, fintechs, payments, retail, or logistics sectors are highly desired

• Capability of seamlessly navigating professional engagements with senior corporate managers and supervising casual workers is required

• Experience using Zoho, Canva, LinkedIn, and social media in business settings is highly desirable

• Ability to maintain good attitude in a fast-moving and deadline-driven environment requiring integrity, creativity, and sound commercial thinking

• International education or travel experience is highly desired

Additional details on requirements, expectations, and opportunities will be provided at the interview stage. This role is hybrid in office and work from home.Item description