Principal at control-risks-6

Language

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Berlin
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Description

Control Risks is seeking a Principal to lead and grow their Europe & CIS Geopolitical & Country Risk (GCR) practice. This role involves strategic direction, client leadership, and operational excellence, combining practice leadership with hands-on delivery of complex advisory engagements for senior decision-makers. Key responsibilities include leading the GCR practice, people leadership, business development, business management, brand representation, and risk management.

Required Skills

Political Risk Intelligence
Advisory Consulting
Risk Analysis
Project Management
Commercial Acumen

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 10 years of full-time professional experience in political risk intelligence and advisory consulting.
Preferred Qualifications: Access to a large network of reliable, credible sources in European policy communities, think tanks, ministries, security agencies and from the business community.
Excellent communication, listening and negotiation skills in English and preferably at least one other European language, ideally German.
Experience in public speaking, including larger audiences (100+)
Advanced analytical and report writing skills in English (and preferably one other European language).
Excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying methodologies for political risk analysis (threat assessments, risk assessments, scenario development and planning); ability to develop bespoke methodologies.
Excellent knowledge of risk management frameworks and understanding of how private businesses manage both strategic and operational risks in practice.
Demonstrable experience selling consulting services to international clients.
Strong project management skills & demonstrable ability to multi-task and manage multiple commitments under time pressure.
Demonstrable commercial acumen when planning and pricing projects.
Willingness to travel for work.