Group Manager - Geopolitical Analysis
Mumbai, IndiaFull-timePosted Jul 27, 2026
About DP WorldTrade 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 andprofessional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on sixcontinents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit forthe future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, MarineServices, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to createstronger, 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 systemsto automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sectortowards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. About DP World Global Service CentreDP World’s Global Service Centre (GSCs) are key enablers of growth delivering standardization, processexcellence and expertise, and automation in areas of Finance, Freight Forwarding, Marine Services,Engineering and Human Resources, helping accelerate DP World’s growth and business transformation.As we experience exponential growth, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Discoveryour next role here and change what's possible for everyone! As an equal employer that recognizes andvalues diversity and an inclusive culture, we empower and up-skill our people with opportunities toperform at their best. Join us and be part of an amazing team that is transforming the future of worldtrade. Role Purpose:To support the Group Geopolitics function by providing timely, structured & commercially relevantanalysis of political, economic, security, trade, regulatory and policy developments across DP World’sglobal 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 Analysiswill translate complex geopolitical developments into clear implications for DP World’s ports, terminals,logistics networks, trade corridors, customers, investments and executive decision-making. The rolewill support early warning, country and regional risk assessments, market-entry and investmentdiligence, 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 writtenanalysis that is accurate, balanced, actionable and tailored to the needs of the business. Designation: Manager-Geopolitical Analysis- Group FunctionBase Location: Navi MumbaiReporting 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 timezones. Geographic coverage to include APAC, Africa, the Americas, GCC and Europe, with the ability todevelop deeper country and corridor-level insight where business priorities require it. Core themes include political stability, conflict and security, maritime chokepoints, sanctions, tradepolicy, elections, industrial policy, infrastructure, economic nationalism, regulatory change, supply-chainresilience 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 issuebriefs. Assess how political, security, trade and regulatory developments may affect ports, terminals, logisticsnetworks, maritime routes, supply chains, customers, infrastructure investments, partnership andmarket-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-makingprocesses. Build and maintain reliable source lists, trackers, country profiles, regional dashboards and knowledgerepositories 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 andensure analysis reflects operational realities and commercial priorities. Collaborate with Government Relations, Strategy, Commercial, Legal, Compliance, Security andCommunications 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 andpotential 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 withbusiness priorities. Country-risk, corridor-risk and market-entry/investment support notes for strategic projects and seniordecision-making. Executive briefing packs, talking points and meeting notes for senior leaders, board-level discussions orstakeholder 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-specialiststakeholders to act upon. Qualification, Experience and Skills Master’s degree required in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy orSecurity Studies 5-8 years of relevant experience in geopolitical risk, political analysis, corporate intelligence, strategicadvisory, public policy, consulting, think tank research, journalism, government, internationalorganization 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/logisticscompany 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, economicpolicy 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 andmonitoring 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 tobusiness consequences. Outstanding writing skills: clear, concise, structured, balanced and commercially relevant. Strong briefing and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders whileremaining evidence-led and proportionate. High discretion, sound judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive business, political orreputational issues. Collaborative working style and ability to build trust with regional teams and cross-functionalstakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word; strong Excel anddashboarding skills desirable; flexibility to work across global time zones and occasionally travel ifrequired.
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 andprofessional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on sixcontinents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit forthe future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, MarineServices, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to createstronger, 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 systemsto automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sectortowards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. About DP World Global Service CentreDP World’s Global Service Centre (GSCs) are key enablers of growth delivering standardization, processexcellence and expertise, and automation in areas of Finance, Freight Forwarding, Marine Services,Engineering and Human Resources, helping accelerate DP World’s growth and business transformation.As we experience exponential growth, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Discoveryour next role here and change what's possible for everyone! As an equal employer that recognizes andvalues diversity and an inclusive culture, we empower and up-skill our people with opportunities toperform at their best. Join us and be part of an amazing team that is transforming the future of worldtrade. Role Purpose:To support the Group Geopolitics function by providing timely, structured & commercially relevantanalysis of political, economic, security, trade, regulatory and policy developments across DP World’sglobal 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 Analysiswill translate complex geopolitical developments into clear implications for DP World’s ports, terminals,logistics networks, trade corridors, customers, investments and executive decision-making. The rolewill support early warning, country and regional risk assessments, market-entry and investmentdiligence, 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 writtenanalysis that is accurate, balanced, actionable and tailored to the needs of the business. Designation: Manager-Geopolitical Analysis- Group FunctionBase Location: Navi MumbaiReporting 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 timezones. Geographic coverage to include APAC, Africa, the Americas, GCC and Europe, with the ability todevelop deeper country and corridor-level insight where business priorities require it. Core themes include political stability, conflict and security, maritime chokepoints, sanctions, tradepolicy, elections, industrial policy, infrastructure, economic nationalism, regulatory change, supply-chainresilience 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 issuebriefs. Assess how political, security, trade and regulatory developments may affect ports, terminals, logisticsnetworks, maritime routes, supply chains, customers, infrastructure investments, partnership andmarket-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-makingprocesses. Build and maintain reliable source lists, trackers, country profiles, regional dashboards and knowledgerepositories 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 andensure analysis reflects operational realities and commercial priorities. Collaborate with Government Relations, Strategy, Commercial, Legal, Compliance, Security andCommunications 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 andpotential 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 withbusiness priorities. Country-risk, corridor-risk and market-entry/investment support notes for strategic projects and seniordecision-making. Executive briefing packs, talking points and meeting notes for senior leaders, board-level discussions orstakeholder 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-specialiststakeholders to act upon. Qualification, Experience and Skills Master’s degree required in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy orSecurity Studies 5-8 years of relevant experience in geopolitical risk, political analysis, corporate intelligence, strategicadvisory, public policy, consulting, think tank research, journalism, government, internationalorganization 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/logisticscompany 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, economicpolicy 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 andmonitoring 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 tobusiness consequences. Outstanding writing skills: clear, concise, structured, balanced and commercially relevant. Strong briefing and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders whileremaining evidence-led and proportionate. High discretion, sound judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive business, political orreputational issues. Collaborative working style and ability to build trust with regional teams and cross-functionalstakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word; strong Excel anddashboarding skills desirable; flexibility to work across global time zones and occasionally travel ifrequired.