Forvis, Internship – Geopolitical & Regulatory Risk Analyst

• Monitor and research the geopolitical environment, identifying developments that could be relevant to the activities, markets and geographic exposures of selected audit clients.
• Assess potential business and financial reporting implications, helping the audit team understand how geopolitical developments may influence areas such as business continuity, investments, counterparties, operations, supply chains and the broader risk environment.
• Research relevant legal and regulatory developments arising from or connected with changes in the geopolitical landscape and analyse their potential relevance for our clients.
• Develop client / sector specific risk analyses and regulatory reviews, linking external geopolitical and regulatory developments to the activities and exposures of selected organisations.
• Support financial audit risk assessments by preparing concise research notes, briefing papers and presentations for audit teams.
• Participate in selected client meetings together with members of the audit team, providing you with direct exposure to senior professionals and client stakeholders.
• Prepare structured meeting minutes, capturing key points, risks, decisions and follow-up matters relevant to the audit.
• Contribute to developing a more structured methodology for incorporating geopolitical risk into the financial audit risk assessment process.

We are looking for a curious and analytical student who is interested in understanding how developments in the wider world can translate into concrete business and financial risks.

You are ideally completing a Master’s degree in Economics, Business Engineering, Finance, Law, International Relations, European Studies, Political Science or a related discipline.

You:

• have a strong interest in geopolitics, financial markets, regulation and/or financial services;
• enjoy researching complex topics and turning large amounts of information into clear conclusions;
• have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills;
• can distinguish developments that are merely interesting from those that could have a material impact on a company’s risk profile;
• communicate clearly and can prepare concise, well-structured written analyses;
• are comfortable working in an international and professional environment;
• have a strong command of English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is an advantage.