The Regional Strategy Manager, working closely with the Regional Sales Directors, is responsible to contribute to business strategies and operations through political analysis. She or He supports executive decision-making ensuring the company maintains its competitive edge in the global and regional markets. This role requires a combination of academic practices, experience in international relations, and strong interpersonal skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Understanding and communicating relevant developments:

• Global dynamics: Develop an in-depth understanding of global geopolitical trends, including stability and changes in world politics, conflicts as well as alliances.
• Regional dynamics: Analyse regional political and economic dynamics and their impact on commercial operations in the areas of responsibility.
• Domestic dynamics: Keep abreast of politics, policies and polities, as well as major developments in selected countries where the company operates or has significant interests.
• Local dynamics: Understand local dynamics and the role of actors, including key figures, affecting SICPA’s operations and identify their interconnections.
• Communicate orally or in writing results effectively to support the company’s decision making.

Integrate economics and technology:

• Analyse global economic trends, taking account of interdependencies and the use of economic instruments for political purposes, to highlight their impact on company strategies.
• Understand global and disruptive technology trends, assessing their impact on power dynamics between nations, global supply chains, business models and geopolitical dynamics with a view to drawing implications for the company.
• Communicate results effectively to support the executive decision making.

Assess the impact of crises and helping to manage them

• Identify and assess the operational, reputational, financial, security and market access aspects of geopolitical risks.
• Integrate geopolitical perspectives into strategic planning, ensuring that they are considered in business decisions.
• Help coordinate the company's response to geopolitical crises, mitigating potential damages and ensuring business continuity.
• Recognise and communicate the opportunities presented by geopolitical change.

Geopolitical Monitoring and Foresight:

• Monitor, analyse and report regularly on relevant geopolitical events/developments in the designated area of responsibility.
• Anticipate any event/development likely to have an impact on SICPA’s operations. 
• Use advanced data analytics, data science, and AI tools to process and interpret significant amounts of data.

Liaise:

• Act as the main point of contact for all relations and scheduling with the security services in its area of responsibility; Monitor any changes in leadership in these services.
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Help identify the risks associated with the group’s operations.
• Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into geopolitical analysis and recommendations.

PROFILE

• Advanced degree in international relations, political science, economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in political analysis, risk management and strategic planning in a business context.
• International experience (foreign assignments or diplomatic service).
• Knowledge of data science tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, French, any other language is an asset. 
• Proven cultural skills and ability to work in heterogeneous international environments Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Crisis management experience.
• Strong sense of corporate responsibility and integrity.

JOIN US !

• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees
• Respectful entrepreneurship and long-term vision are key for success
• Our people contribute to a more secure world
• Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strength