Policy Research Analyst

SISEON Strategy Consulting is seeking a Policy Research Analyst to support research projects focused on U.S. and international economic and financial developments. The role monitors and analyzes policy developments, produces research reports and briefings, and translates complex policy issues into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse policy developments across major developed economies and mature markets, particularly in economics, finance, trade, industrial policy, and regulatory affairs
• Conduct research on topics such as financial regulation, trade policy, export controls, economic sanctions, investment screening, and industrial policy
• Produce policy research reports, policy briefings, regulatory analyses, scenario assessments, and risk analysis reports to support client decision-making
• Analyse policy-making processes, regulatory frameworks, inter-agency coordination mechanisms, and policy transmission channels
• Translate complex policy developments into clear, structured, and actionable insights for management and business teams
• Engage with public-sector institutions, regulatory bodies, industry associations, research organisations, and external experts as required
• Support policy interpretation, regulatory analysis, and strategic advisory projects

Requirements:

• Background in public policy, policy research, regulatory analysis, economic analysis, economic policy research, government affairs, compliance, or related fields
• Research or practical experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. Financial Regulation
2. Trade Policy
3. Export Controls
4. Economic Sanctions
5. Investment Screening
6. Industrial Policy

• Strong policy awareness, analytical capability, and report-writing skills
• Ability to independently produce high-quality policy research reports and transform complex policy developments into practical business insights and recommendations
• Familiarity with economic, financial, trade, industrial, and regulatory policies in major developed economies
• Experience working within or alongside government agencies, regulatory bodies, policy research organisations, industry associations, or similar environments