Latin America Political & Economic Research Advisor

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare in-depth analytical reports on political, economic, and international relations developments in Latin America and the United States to support business and strategic decision-making.

• Closely monitor U.S. policies toward Latin America, bilateral relations, key figures' activities, and the underlying logic and evolving trends behind major agendas.

• Provide value-added analysis based on local policy environments, business-government networks, and decision-making processes—avoiding mere compilation of publicly available information.

Working Arrangement

• Each project is scoped individually, with deliverables mainly in the form of written analytical reports (2–5 pages), supplemented by online briefings when necessary.

• A confidentiality agreement is required. Payment is made upon project acceptance, with milestone-based payment options available.

• Long-term collaborators may be offered an annual framework agreement.

Required Skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• At least five years of experience in politics, international relations, public policy, think tanks, journalism, or related fields in Latin American countries (e.g., Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, etc.).

• Strong understanding of local government operations, decision-making processes, or business-government networks, with proven information-gathering and analytical capabilities.

• Sustained interest in and deep understanding of U.S. politics and U.S.-Latin America relations.

• Proficiency in English and Spanish or Portuguese (at least two working languages), with the ability to deliver written reports in English.