Policy Analyst – Geoeconomics & Digital Assets

About the Organisation

Role Summary

Research, Analysis and Policy Development

• Conduct high-quality qualitative and quantitative research on geoeconomics and digital assets.
• Contribute to policy work on digital assets, stablecoins, tokenisation, CBDCs, sovereign digital financial infrastructure, and financial-market infrastructure.
• Monitor political, economic, regulatory, and technological developments and identify emerging issues.
• Contribute to policy papers, reports, briefing notes, presentations, blogs, and other written products.

Government and Policy Support

• Support briefings and analytical materials for political leaders, policymakers, and senior government officials.
• Help translate complex financial, technological, and geopolitical issues into accessible recommendations.
• Support colleagues in responding to policy and advisory requests across the organisation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support engagement with governments, regulators, central banks, international organisations, academics, think tanks, and industry experts.
• Develop and maintain a network of relevant external experts and organisations.
• Support roundtables, expert discussions, seminars, and other policy convenings.
• Represent the organisation in relevant external discussions and events under supervision.

Thought Leadership and Communications

• Contribute research and analysis that strengthens the organisation's voice on geoeconomics and digital finance.
• Help prepare presentations, opinion pieces, policy commentary, and accessible content for external audiences.
• Package research and recommendations clearly for different political and policy audiences.

Project Delivery and Collaboration

• Manage defined research tasks and analytical workstreams to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with policy, technology, strategy, and advisory teams.
• Provide regular updates on research, deliverables, and timelines and contribute to workshops and project development.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree in a relevant field, or bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus approximately 2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong interest in geoeconomics, international political economy, financial innovation, digital assets, and public policy.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex economic, financial, technological, or geopolitical issues clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Sound judgement, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Existing right to work in the United Kingdom.

Desirable Experience

• Experience, academic research, or demonstrated knowledge in geoeconomics, economic statecraft, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, tokenisation, CBDCs, financial infrastructure, financial regulation, central banking, or related areas.