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Maplecroft has a fantastic opportunity for a diligent and pro-active Sales Executive to join the team to expand its growing international client base.

Your responsibilities will include:

Administering all aspects of the sales process including:

• Provide point of contact for Sales Manager and their clients - responsible for all queries.
• Managing customer relationships and the opportunity pipeline
• Sales closure
• Manage and maintaining accounts records via internal CRM system

Key requirements:

• High level of written and verbal communication, along with ability to communicate complex product inform - this is a client facing position
• First class administrative skills are a must
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong eye for detail
• Previous evidence of sales administration experience and good IT skills
• A keen interest in business and achieving results!

Applicants should be highly literate, with advanced IT skills, demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite and be familiar with CRM systems.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices.

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

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Leading risk analysis and mapping company Maplecroft is looking for a Digital Marketing Manager with excellent knowledge of global affairs and a flair for B2B communications.
With at least 4 years’ experience of working in digital marketing, candidates will be expected to develop and coordinate Maplecroft’s B2B communications output and align it with the core business objectives across the full range of channels.
Working cross functionally with internal and external teams, responsibilities will encompass the design and delivery of online content and promotions; direct communications through email campaigns; targeted online campaigns, encompassing social media channels; and working on the continual improvement of the company’s website.
Broadly, your responsibilities will include:

• Management of retention, cross-sell and up-sell marketing programmes to prospective clients and customer base to support continued business success and growth
• Development and delivery of regular, engaging and effective B2B communications activities through a range of channels – email, website, social media, blogs, newsletters
• Working with key stakeholders across the business to identify external events, conferences and other areas of B2B engagement
• Utilising and developing knowledge of key business sectors and their international activities to identify sales opportunities
• Working closely with software, web design and graphic design teams to produce highly engaging visual content across a range of media
• Post-campaign analysis and reporting will be key elements of the role – through the utilisation of prospect and customer databases

Requirements:

• Extensive digital marketing and B2B communications experience
• Ability to translate and communicate complex information into engaging copy for prospective and existing clients
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify business opportunities and develop effective, targeted campaigns
• Excellent organisational and time management skills - responds well to pressure
• High level of written communication, with meticulous attention to detail and highly articulate
• Educated to degree level and able to demonstrate proven experience in direct and digital marketing within a B2B / SME environment
• Web savvy, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal technical and design teams
• Experience of developing and building a corporate social media profile
• Previous experience within financial services or professional services could be beneficial

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

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Maplecroft is looking for a Head of Sales to expand its growing international client base, with focus on the extractive, telecommunications and agro-commodities sectors.

Broadly, your responsibilities will include:

• Achieving income target (by retaining business and identifying new revenue opportunities / sales)
• Pitching to Senior C-Level + managers and directors
• Planning and implementing key account sales programmes – incl. targeted marketing campaigns
• Client management / relationships (inclusive of managing and maintaining records via CRM system)
• Broad responsibility for leading a team of sales executives

Key requirements:

• A consultative and intelligent approach to business development
• Ability to communicate complex production information with prospective and existing clients
• Results driven, respond well to pressure, with the ability to enthuse those you work alongside
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High level of written communication, with meticulous attention to detail and highly articulate
• Previous evidence of sales experience
• Outstanding MS Office skills, particularly Excel

First class negotiation skills are a must, as is the ability to communicate complex product information with prospective and existing clients. A firm grasp of international affairs in relation to the business community is desirable.

Applicants should be highly literate, with advanced IT skills, demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite and be familiar with CRM systems.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices.

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

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Within complex social, political and economic contexts – risks to human rights, livelihoods and sustainable development are constantly evolving. We are seeking experienced human rights and social development specialists with knowledge of, and experience in, traditional compliance human rights risk, as well as strategic societal and development risk. In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability to interpret the dynamics of human rights and societal development risks relative to the impact of such risks on business investment decisions by multinationals across a diverse portfolio of industry sectors.

Maplecroft is a leading source of human rights and societal risk intelligence for business, government and the non-profit sectors. The successful candidates will assume a position of responsibility across a spectrum of projects, including contributions on: Labour Standards Reports, Country Risk Reports, Human Rights and Societal Development Landscape Assessments, and tailored in-depth reports and consultancy projects for some of the world's leading companies, Foundations and UN organisations and NGOs.

Excellent project planning, research and analytic skills are required. Strong interpersonal communications skills are essential, along with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. Candidates should also have strong quantitative analytical skills and superior writing, editing and presentation skills.

Applicants should have a Masters degree or PhD in a relevant subject and at least 3-5 years' relevant practical experience. This experience will be in business risk management consulting - with a focus on: human rights risk, human capital development, sustainable socio-economic development and/or poverty and social inclusion.

The position will require project management skills and an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices. We are not looking for freelance consultants, only employees; so, please do not apply if you do not meet our criteria.

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We are seeking dynamic human rights specialists with knowledge and experience of human rights and the associated risks and responsibilities relating to business.

Maplecroft is a leading source of human rights risk intelligence for both the business and non-profit communities. The successful candidates will be working on one of our flagship research projects, the Human Rights Risk Atlas 2012, plus contributing to tailored in-depth reports and consultancy projects for some of the world's leading companies, Foundations and UN organisations and NGOs.

Assignments may include:

• The identification, research and analysis of global, regional and country-specific human rights risks
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on human rights risk to business relating to countries, companies and sectors
• Identification of key stakeholder organisations in the area of human rights and business
• The development of indices, indicators and maps to illustrate global, national and sub-national human rights risk
• Client-specific consultancy on relevant human rights risk management
• Identification and analysis of human rights dilemmas for business
• Rating of companies in terms of their management of human rights risk exposures and responsibilities

Excellent research and strong interpersonal communications skills are essential, along with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. Candidates should also have strong quantitative analytical skills and superior writing and presentation skills.

Applicants should have a Masters degree or PhD in a relevant subject and at least 2-3 years' relevant practical experience in risk consulting, human rights research or similar.

The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices. We are not looking for freelance consultants, only employees; so, please do not apply if you do not meet our criteria.

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Experienced and efficient quantitative analysts required to work on Maplecroft's 160+ indices and maps, which analyse political, economic, social and environmental risks worldwide and their significance to business and society. We are particularly keen to hear from those with a political science and environmental backgrounds. A global outlook, including an avid interest in international events, is essential for these positions.

Assignments / responsibilities are likely to include the following:

• The identification of suitable indicators to quantify political and environmental risks
• The development of indices and models to measure and compare risk using robust methodologies
• The analysis of quantitative and qualitative data

Subject to experience and / or advancement, team members will manage internal and external facing projects and / or communicate directly with clients on deliverables. Experience in managing client relationships and responding to media enquires would be advantageous.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree or PhD in addition to at least one year of relevant fulltime work experience.  Candidates should also have advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, including advanced excel/spreadsheet skills. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a proficiency in interpreting and analysing sizeable data sets.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

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Maplecroft is looking to recruit dynamic environmental analysts at all levels, with knowledge and experience of key environmental issues (such as water, climate change, natural hazards, etc) and the associated risks and responsibilities relating to business.

Assignments may include:

• The identification, research and analysis of global, regional and country-specific environmental risks
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on environmental risks to business relating to countries, companies, sectors and commodities
• Identification and engagement with key stakeholder organisations with environmental interests
• The development of indices, indicators and maps to illustrate global, national and sub-national environmental risks
• Client-specific consultancy on the strategic management of environmental risks

Excellent research, writing and analytical skills are essential. Sector-specific experience in agri-business, mining, oil and gas, or financial services is desirable. In-depth knowledge and experience of water, climate change or natural hazard issues are also desirable.

Subject to experience and/or advancement, team members will manage individual projects and/or communicate directly with clients on deliverables. Candidates should be highly literate, supported by relevant qualifications, including at minimum a Master’s degree or PhD and at least one year of relevant full-time work experience. Applicants must have advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. They should also have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, superior writing and presentation skills, and a deep understanding of research methodology. All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

These roles are based in Maplecroft's Bath offices.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

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Maplecroft is currently seeking to recruit logistics analysts with specialist knowledge and experience of providing logistics assessments for large commercial organisations. Candidates with on-the-ground experience and / or relevant language skills will be given preference.

Assignments/responsibilities may include:

• Desk-based research into local conditions for clients to include analysis of road, rail, marine, and air transport, infrastructure, heavy lifting equipment, materials management, emergency response and accommodation.
• Primary research including interviews and the possibility of in-field site assessments.

Subject to experience and/or advancement, team members will manage individual projects and/or communicate directly with clients on deliverables. Candidates should be highly literate, supported by relevant qualifications, including at minimum a Master’s degree. Applicants must have advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. They should also have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, superior writing and presentation skills, a deep understanding of research methodology and be fully prepared to work on logistics assessments for any region of the world.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and be comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multicultural team with formal peer review.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

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Maplecroft is currently seeking to recruit an experienced North America analyst with a proven track record of work and research on the United States and/or Canada. We are seeking a candidate who has spent some time in the region and has excellent analytical, writing, editing and presentation skills. Business acumen is essential and the ability to focus on our client’s requirements is a prerequisite.

Assignments/responsibilities may include:

• Research into political, human rights, and economic drivers of risk and the business environment for the US and Canada.
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on individual countries and companies.
• Analysis of comparable countries in the broader North Atlantic region including Western Europe and the Arctic Circle.

Subject to experience and/or advancement, team members will manage individual projects and/or communicate directly with clients on deliverables. Candidates should be highly literate, supported by relevant qualifications, including at minimum a Master’s degree or PhD and at least one year of relevant full-time work experience. Applicants must have advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. They should also have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, superior writing and presentation skills, and a deep understanding of research methodology.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and be comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multicultural team with formal peer review.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

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Maplecroft is seeking to recruit an experienced team leader with a proven track record of work and analysis in Africa. We are seeking a candidate who has spent years in the region and has excellent analytical, writing, editing and presentation skills. Business acumen is essential and the ability to focus on our client’s requirements is a prerequisite.

Applicants should also have relevant language skills and in-depth knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa. Preference will be given to applicants with strong client-facing experience as well as business development credentials.

Requirements:

• Candidates should be highly literate, supported by relevant qualifications, including at minimum a PhD or Master’s degree. Applicants must have advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Candidates require an ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review. Working hours are flexible but influenced by client deadlines.
• The ability to lead and motivate the Africa team must be demonstrated, as well as presentational skills for client-facing deliveries.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

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Maplecroft is seeking to recruit an experienced team leader with a proven track record of work in Asia. We are seeking a candidate who has spent years in the region and has excellent analytical, writing, editing and presentation skills. Candidates should also have relevant language skills and in-depth knowledge of China and / or India. Preference will be given to candidates with strong client-facing experience.

Candidates should be highly literate, supported by relevant degrees, with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review. Working hours are flexible but influenced by client deadlines.

Competitive salary in line with qualifications and experience.

This role is based in Bath and/or London

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com including the title “Asia Team Leader” in the subject heading.

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Efficient and rigorous analyst required to work with our Professional Services team principally on ethical and political risk supply chain management projects/practice and (ability permitting) on related advisory services. Requires a good knowledge of sustainability or corporate responsibility issues, drivers and management systems; especially for multi-national corporations with supply chains in high risk geographies. Should have subject matter expertise on at least two of the following areas: human rights, labour standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics. Solid sector and commodity understanding as well as business / management background is preferred. A global outlook and interest in international events is essential.

Assignments / responsibilities are likely to include the following:

• Administrative support on internal and client projects including project planning and co-ordination
• Engagement with our indices, maps and technology teams on the implementation of ethical supply chain management systems i.e. supplier screening, self-assessment questionnaires, audit protocols etc.
• Analysis of supplier performance and the development of supply chain / country / issue reports
• Possible involvement in the development of commodity indices and models to measure and compare risk across multiple geographies and multiple tiers in company supply chains

Successful candidate will report to our Professional Services lead and work on internal and external facing projects, ideally communicating directly with clients on progress and deliverables (depending on experience). Individual should have a demonstrated ability to work as an active, reliable team-member on multiple projects in a very logical and structured manner. Candidates should also have advanced IT skills including exceptional proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite especially Excel and PowerPoint skills. Evidence of Excel skills preferred. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in designing and analysing sizeable data sets to meet objectives with statistical rigour.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

Candidates should have a master’s degree in addition to at least two years of relevant fulltime work experience.

Competitive salary in line with qualifications and experience. Based in our London and Bath offices.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com including the title “Ethical Supply Chain Analyst / Co-Ordinator” in the subject heading.

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Maplecroft is looking for an experienced and ambitious individual to lead the development of its rapidly expanding portfolio of innovative investment services for assessing corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) management proficiency and risk exposures.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable management skills and is expected to play an leadership active role in developing Maplecroft’s index and rating services (including company risk ratings, sovereign and sub-sovereign risk indices and portfolios), building on Maplecroft’s long experience in analysing and mapping global risks for firms. He or she will lead and develop a small but growing team of analysts, with responsibility for formulating and implementing Maplecroft’s ESG index and rating strategy.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a deep knowledge of equity and fixed income markets and a demonstrable track record of developing and marketing products including indexes, as well as stock and bond ratings (5-10 years experience).
• Applicants should have an MBA, masters or similar degree in finance, economics, business administration or related field.
• Given that the successful applicant will play a key role in driving Maplecroft’s ESG strategy, a thorough understanding of the environmental, social, governance and political risks affecting various asset classes and sectors is a necessary requirement.
• The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

The successful candidate will have the desire to join a thriving and fast-growing company with a long list of leading internationally recognised clients and with a generous stock option scheme. The position is based out of Maplecroft’s Bath offices but occasional travel will be required.

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

Maplecroft products, indexes and ratings tools provide detailed analysis of the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Next-11 and those countries where their capital is most invested. These economies are often associated with poor legal and regulatory environments, corruption, human rights infringements and are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, resource and energy security. Western businesses (and value chains) operating in, and with, these countries must responsibly navigate the risks and identify the opportunities to remain profitable in this future growth environment. Our comprehensive portfolio of company risk ratings, country and sub-sovereign risk indices, interactive maps and in-depth reports provide innovative and proven solutions for assessing both corporate ESG management proficiency and country, value chain risk exposures.

Maplecroft are looking for analysts who have a particular focus on company rating and ESG risks.

Duties may include

• Research and rating of ESG risks for companies and countries
• The development of indices, indicators and maps as well as the assessment of social, environmental and economic performance and trends
• The identification, research and analysis of global, regional and country-specific economic and political risks
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on countries and companies

Applicants should have a masters degree or PhD in relevant subject and at least 2-3 years' relevant practical experience in risk consulting, research or similar.

Candidates should be highly literate, with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. They should also have strong quantitative analytical skills, superior writing and presentation skills and a deep understanding of research methodology.

The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices. We are not looking for freelance consultants, only employees; so, please do not apply if you do not meet our criteria.

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