Political & Energy Intelligence Analyst

My client is currently looking for a Political & Energy Intelligence Analyst to join their Public Relations team. This role sits at the intersection of geopolitics, energy, and corporate communications, and will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making and reputational resilience across European and North American markets.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys analysing complex information, writing clear and insightful reports, and working closely with senior stakeholders.

TITLE: Political & Energy Intelligence Analyst
Salary : Competitive
Work style: Office based
Language required: Fluent Mandarin
Location: London

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring political, economic, and energy-related developments, translating complex information into practical insights, and supporting both proactive and reactive PR activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse government policies, geopolitical developments, socio-economic trends, and energy industry dynamics across Europe and North America
• Track technology R&D trends related to the energy sector
• Produce high-quality intelligence outputs, including daily briefings and weekly/monthly analytical reports for senior management
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities linked to geopolitics, regulation, public opinion, and media narratives
• Support the preparation of PR materials such as public statements, position papers, and social media content
• Maintain a structured database of key intelligence sources, including government publications, institutional research, and trusted media outlets
• Work closely with external public relations agencies
• Support ad-hoc projects and tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Data Science, Information Management, International Relations, Political Economy, Journalism, or Public Policy
  (Engineering or energy-related background is preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience in intelligence analysis, political risk, economic research, public affairs, or strategic communications
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex information into clear, insight-driven summaries under time pressure
• Excellent English writing skills, with experience producing professional reports or briefings
• Good understanding of political and economic environments in the UK, EU, and/or North America
• Interest or familiarity with the energy sector is highly desirable
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and cultural awareness
• Fluent English; Mandarin is a plus
• Experience with media monitoring tools and data visualisation software is an advantage
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard office systems