Policy Research Analyst

Policy Research Analyst

Remote | Part-Time / Flexible Consulting | $140000–$160000

Working Arrangement: Part-Time / Project-Based / Remote or Flexible Working Arrangement

Deliverables are typically based on project or report requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse policy developments across major developed economies and mature markets, particularly in economics, finance, trade, industrial policy, and regulatory affairs.
• Conduct research on topics such as financial regulation, trade policy, export controls, economic sanctions, investment screening, and industrial policy.
• Produce policy research reports, policy briefings, regulatory analyses, scenario assessments, and risk analysis reports to support client decision-making.
• Analyse policy-making processes, regulatory frameworks, inter-agency coordination mechanisms, and policy transmission channels.
• Translate complex policy developments into clear, structured, and actionable insights for management and business teams.
• Engage with public-sector institutions, regulatory bodies, industry associations, research organisations, and external experts as required.
• Support policy interpretation, regulatory analysis, and strategic advisory projects.

Requirements

• Background in public policy, policy research, regulatory analysis, economic analysis, economic policy research, government affairs, compliance, or related fields.
• Familiarity with economic, financial, trade, industrial, and regulatory policies in major developed economies is preferred.
• Experience working within or alongside government agencies, regulatory bodies, policy research organisations, industry associations, or similar environments is preferred.
• Research or practical experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. Financial Regulation
2. Trade Policy
3. Export Controls
4. Economic Sanctions
5. Investment Screening
6. Industrial Policy

• Strong policy awareness, analytical capability, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to independently produce high-quality policy research reports and transform complex policy developments into practical business insights and recommendations.

Flexible availability and ability to deliver projects consistently according to agreed timelines.