Fixed-term contract - country, geopolitical risk & due diligence analyst

About Geopost


With worldwide reach across all continents, we at Geopost are a leader in parcel delivery and commerce solutions through our network of expert delivery brands, including: DPD, Chronopost, SEUR, BRT, Speedy and Jadlog.


Leveraging our industry-specific expertise, we are further growing the development of home & out-of-home delivery services. Moreover, our Pickup service offers one of the densest parcel shop and locker networks in Europe.


We are also expanding temperature-controlled solutions for food and healthcare businesses. In a world of acceleration and transformation, Geopost engages and embraces international e-commerce with Asendia services delivering innovative global direct to consumer solutions.


With 55,000 employees, we at Geopost endeavour to make commerce more convenient, profitable and sustainable for clients, customers and communities. Committed to becoming an international reference in sustainable delivery, we are the first global delivery company to have our roadmap to Net Zero by 2040 approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Part of La Poste Groupe, we generated a €15.8 billion revenue and delivered 2.1 billion parcels worldwide in 2024.


Context

As a responsible business, we strive to offer our customers excellent responsiveness and great flexibility, while operating to high compliance standards. We respect and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. In addition to complying with the various ethical standards set out in our Code of Conduct, we are committed to complying with all the regulations in force in the territories where we operate, as well as international trade regulations on exports, sanctions and embargo.

We are enhancing and continuously improving our compliance program and risk assessment practices.


Mission

In an increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory landscape, we are seeking a Country, Geopolitical Risk & Due diligence Analyst (8-month fixed-term contract) to support the Group’s risk assessment processes.

This role blends strategic country risk analysis with due diligence investigations, helping the organization anticipate macro-level geopolitical risks while ensuring micro-level compliance with business partners and investments.

By analyzing geopolitical developments, economic factors, regulatory risks, and corporate background checks, you will provide critical intelligence to decision-makers across all five continents. Your insights will enhance risk mitigation strategies and contribute to the Group’s operational resilience and compliance efforts.

You will be part of the Regulatory and Global Trade Affaires department and contribute to the Group's ability to make better decisions, anticipate and avert potential issues and help proactively mitigate risks.


Key Responsibilities

🌍 Country Risk Analysis & Geopolitical Intelligence

* Monitor geopolitical developments, economic trends, regulatory changes, and events worldwide impacting the Group’s operations
* Assess and track country risk exposure using structured methodologies and global risk indices.
* Support the maintenance of the Group’s country assessment list and monitor changes.
* Prepare geopolitical briefings and risk reports for internal stakeholders.


🔎 Due Diligence & Business Integrity verifications

* Participate in the analysis of corporate structures, ownership transparency, and potential compliance risks.
* Participate in the follow-up of due diligence verifications, including background checks on different entities on the case-by-case basis.
* Support the preparation of due diligence analysis reports.
* Contribute to the development of risk monitoring frameworks for due diligence verifications.


📊 Risk Intelligence & Monitoring

* Participate in the development of dashboards and data visualization tools to track geopolitical, security and business risks.
* Identify risk patterns across different regions and industries.
* Support the team in enhancing and automated country risk assessment processes.


📑 Reporting & Strategic Insights

* Summarize findings into intelligence briefings, risk assessment reports, and compliance recommendations.
* Prepare presentations and supporting materials for governance committees.
* Collaborate with internal teams (trade compliance, risk & internal control, security, legal, M&A) to support and refine risk strategies.


Job requirements and skills

Specific skills

* Strong analytical skills with an interest in geopolitical risk assessment and data intelligence.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with Power BI is a plus.
* Knowledge of basic open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques.
* Ability to synthesize large datasets and translate findings into actionable intelligence.
* Depending on profile, experience with programming languages and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is a plus but not a pre-requisite.
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks, corporate risk investigations, and due diligence processes is an advantage.


Soft skills

* Comfortable working in an international, fast-paced, and cross-functional environment.
* Strong interest in international relations, geopolitical analysis, and data intelligence.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Curiosity, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset.


Languages

* Fluency in English (written & spoken)
* Other languages would be an advantage


Profile

* Education: Master in International Relations, Risk Analysis, and also Economics, Political Science, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
* Experience: You are at the beginning of your career and have acquired some relevant experience. Any participation in international projects or in a multicultural environment is a plus.


Why Join Us?

* A dynamic and strategic role at the intersection of country risk analysis and business intelligence.
* Exposure to global geopolitical and economic challenges.
* An opportunity to develop expertise in due diligence, compliance, and risk management.
* Collaboration with international teams and industry experts.


By joining Geopost, you become part of a dynamic international group!

You will have the opportunity to take on a role with real responsibilities, benefit from close managerial support, while enjoying a high level of autonomy in your day-to-day work.


Your skills, career aspirations, and the guidance of your manager will open up future development opportunities within Geopost, depending on available openings.


As a company committed to inclusion, we are proud signatories of the Diversity Charter and the 50+ Charter, reflecting our strong commitment to equal opportunities and the integration of talent across all generations.