Position Overview
Eurasia Group is seeking an Analyst to lead political and macroeconomic coverage of Central America and the Caribbean. This role is ideal for a candidate with 4 to 7 years of experience who combines strong regional expertise with macroeconomic analysis and who can translate fast-moving political developments into clear implications for markets and business.
The role may be based in Washington, DC; Mexico; or Central America (ideally Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, or Guatemala). The position will require travel throughout the region to conduct research, build and maintain a high-quality local network, and deepen on-the-ground insight. The role will support Eurasia Group’s deliverables to both institutional investors and corporate clients.
Responsibilities of Analyst, Central America and the Caribbean
- Lead regional coverage and analysis of Central America and the Caribbean, monitoring political, policy, and macroeconomic developments and assessing their implications for markets and business.
- Produce weekly outlooks and timely analysis on key political and economic developments, including elections, governance and institutional risk, security dynamics, US policy, trade/investment issues, and key regulatory shifts.
- Apply strong economic and financial market understanding to regional developments, including analysis of macroeconomic conditions, fiscal and monetary policy, and financing needs and sources.
- Build, expand, and maintain a robust local network of contacts across government, opposition, the private sector, and multilateral institutions; travel regularly to develop and sustain on-the-ground insight.
- Translate regional and country-level developments into clear, actionable implications for clients, including scenario framing, risk assessment, and signposting.
- Engage directly with clients through briefings, calls, and presentations, communicating analysis clearly to sophisticated audiences and responding to client questions with speed.
- Maintain a strong understanding of US policy toward the region and, as relevant, engage with Washington-based policy ecosystems to inform analysis and client deliverables.
Qualifications
- 4 to 7 years of relevant professional experience (e.g., political risk, country risk, macro/markets research, advisory, consulting, public policy, or related fields with strong regional exposure).
- Demonstrated expertise in Central America and the Caribbean, with strong preference for candidates who are from the region and/or have lived and worked in the region.
- Fluent/native Spanish (speaking and writing) required, with the ability to write clearly and professionally under deadline.
- Strong economic and finance skillset, including comfort interpreting macroeconomic data. Ability to connect political and policy developments to investor- and corporate-relevant outcomes
- Excellent analytical judgment and ability to deliver clear, concise, client-ready writing on tight timelines.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills; comfort engaging directly with senior client audiences.
- Highly organized, collaborative, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Master’s degree required, ideally an