The Role
Provide timely, commercial geopolitical analysis across APAC, Africa, the Americas, GCC and Europe. Produce briefs, country and corridor risk assessments, scenario planning, crisis monitoring, and executive advisories to inform investment, market-entry and operational decisions.
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About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life fo
rpeople around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s
possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and
rpeople around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s
possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and
professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six
continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for
the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine
Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create
stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems
to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector
towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
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trade.
Role Purpose:
To support the Group Geopolitics function by providing timely, structured & commercially relevant
analysis of political, economic, security, trade, regulatory and policy developments across DP World’s
global operating footprint. The role will be based in India and will focus on global geopolitical issues,
with coverage across APAC, Africa, the Americas, GCC and Europe. The Manager, Geopolitical Analysis
will translate complex geopolitical developments into clear implications for DP World’s ports, terminals,
logistics networks, trade corridors, customers, investments and executive decision-making. The role
will support early warning, country and regional risk assessments, market-entry and investment
diligence, scenario planning, crisis monitoring and concise advisory products for senior stakeholders.
As a manager-level role, the candidate is expected to work with a high degree of independence,
demonstrate strong judgement, maintain a disciplined monitoring rhythm, and produce crisp written
analysis that is accurate, balanced, actionable and tailored to the needs of the business.
Designation: Manager-Geopolitical Analysis- Group Function
Base Location: Navi Mumbai
Reporting to: Group Director – GRPA – Geopolitical Analysis, Communications – GR & PA
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
India-based role with a global remit, supporting Head Office and regional stakeholders across time
zones.
Geographic coverage to include APAC, Africa, the Americas, GCC and Europe, with the ability to
develop deeper country and corridor-level insight where business priorities require it.
Core themes include political stability, conflict and security, maritime chokepoints, sanctions, trade
policy, elections, industrial policy, infrastructure, economic nationalism, regulatory change, supply-chain
resilience and energy transition geopolitics.
Job Accountability
Monitor and analyse geopolitical developments across APAC, Africa, the Americas, GCC and Europe,
identifying risks, opportunities and potential business implications for DP World. Produce clear, concise and well-structured written analysis, including quick-take notes, weekly briefs,
regional outlooks, country-risk assessments, scenario papers, executive talking points and ad hoc issue
briefs.
Assess how political, security, trade and regulatory developments may affect ports, terminals, logistics
networks, maritime routes, supply chains, customers, infrastructure investments, partnership and
market-entry decisions.
Support strategic projects by providing geopolitical input into country and corridor assessments,
investment and partnership diligence, commercial planning, risk reviews and executive decision-making
processes.
Build and maintain reliable source lists, trackers, country profiles, regional dashboards and knowledge
repositories that improve the consistency and accessibility of geopolitical insight across the Group.
Engage with regional teams and business units to incorporate local context, validate assumptions and
ensure analysis reflects operational realities and commercial priorities.
Collaborate with Government Relations, Strategy, Commercial, Legal, Compliance, Security and
Communications teams to provide joined-up advice and avoid fragmented or contradictory messages.
Assist with managing external research inputs, expert calls or consultancy outputs where required,
ensuring outputs are relevant, targeted and useful to business needs.
Key Deliverables
Weekly global geopolitical brief highlighting the most relevant developments, why they matter and
potential implications for DP World.
Event-driven alerts and concise advisory notes for urgent or high-impact geopolitical developments.
Regional outlooks and deep dives across APAC, Africa, the Americas, GCC and Europe, aligned with
business priorities.
Country-risk, corridor-risk and market-entry/investment support notes for strategic projects and senior
decision-making.
Executive briefing packs, talking points and meeting notes for senior leaders, board-level discussions or
stakeholder engagements.
Maintained trackers, source lists and knowledge repositories for elections, sanctions, political risk,
conflict/security indicators, maritime disruptions and major policy shifts.
High-quality analysis that is accurate, timely, commercially grounded and easy for non-specialist
stakeholders to act upon.
Qualification, Experience and Skills
Master’s degree required in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy or
Security Studies
5-8 years of relevant experience in geopolitical risk, political analysis, corporate intelligence, strategic
advisory, public policy, consulting, think tank research, journalism, government, international
organization or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to analyses global geopolitical developments and their business implications,
preferably for a multinational company, advisory firm, financial institution, infrastructure/logistics
company or policy organization.
Strong regional knowledge across at least two of the following regions: APAC, Africa, the Americas,
GCC and Europe; ability and willingness to broaden coverage across all regions relevant to DP World.
Understanding of global trade, maritime routes, ports, logistics, supply chains, infrastructure, economic
policy or energy transition issues is highly desirable.
Experience producing written products for senior or non-specialist audiences, including concise briefs,
memos, PowerPoint decks, dashboards, country-risk notes and scenario papers.
Experience with open-source research, source validation, structured analytical techniques and
monitoring tools; ability to use AI, data, maps and visuals to support judgement where useful.
Excellent analytical judgement, intellectual curiosity and ability to connect geopolitical developments to
business consequences. Outstanding writing skills: clear, concise, structured, balanced and commercially relevant.
Strong briefing and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders while
remaining evidence-led and proportionate.
High discretion, sound judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive business, political or
reputational issues.
Collaborative working style and ability to build trust with regional teams and cross-functional
stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word; strong Excel and
dashboarding skills desirable; flexibility to work across global time zones and occasionally travel if
required.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy or Security Studies
- 5-8 years relevant experience in geopolitical risk, political analysis, corporate intelligence, consulting, journalism, government or related field
- Demonstrated ability to analyse global geopolitical developments and their business implications
- Strong regional knowledge across at least two regions (APAC, Africa, the Americas, GCC, Europe)
- Understanding of global trade, maritime routes, ports, logistics, supply chains, infrastructure, economic policy or energy transition issues
- Experience producing written products for senior or non-specialist audiences (briefs, memos, PowerPoint decks, dashboards, scenario papers)
- Experience with open-source research, source validation, structured analytical techniques and monitoring tools; ability to use AI, data, maps and visuals
- Outstanding writing skills: clear, concise, structured, balanced and commercially relevant
- Strong briefing and presentation skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word
- Strong Excel and dashboarding skills
- Flexibility to work across global time zones and occasionally travel
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
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The Company
What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
