Jobs, fresher vacancy - Intern - Strategy & Risk Advisory - Summer 2026 • UK

Company: J.S. Held LLC

UK

Job DescriptionAre you looking to join an organisation that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?Within J.S. Held, you would be a member of the Strategy & Risk Advisory unit. The unit provides strategic business intelligence, political risk, and government relations support to a range of international blue-chip clients, while also helping governments in emerging markets to attract trade and investment.The Strategy & Risk Advisory unit is looking for an outstanding candidate to join our team to contribute to client projects and support the company’s growth. The selected candidate will benefit from: a highly rewarding work environment; an exponential learning curve; exposure to different business sectors in a variety of emerging market jurisdictions; access to the the teams excellent networks, and the international public and private sector communities; and potential opportunities for growth within a world-leading consultancy. Job ResponsibilitiesThe intern will support colleagues in conducting our existing work across Strategy & Risk Advisory, expanding our networks, and increasing the volume of business we conduct. Duties will include, but not be limited to:Assisting colleagues in monitoring and conducting research on political/economic/business/ESG trends, risks, and developments in key jurisdictions;Contributing to the writing of briefings and reports, as well as to client presentations;Conducting research as part of due diligence and reputational investigations;Contributing to specialist political analysis of particular regions;Assisting in the identification of potentially fruitful government, private sector and other stakeholder relationships across key jurisdictions;Assisting in the identification of potential new business opportunities for Strategy & Risk Advisory; andSupporting Strategy & Risk Advisory senior leadership on special projects and ad-hoc assignments.