Regional Strategy Manager

Prilly, Switzerland

REGIONAL STRATEGY MANAGER

The Regional Strategy Manager, working closely with the Regional Sales Directors, is responsible to contribute to business strategies and operations through political analysis. She or He supports executive decision-making ensuring the company maintains its competitive edge in the global and regional markets. This role requires a combination of academic practices, experience in international relations, and strong interpersonal skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Understanding and communicating relevant developments:

• Global dynamics: Develop an in-depth understanding of global geopolitical trends, including stability and changes in world politics, conflicts as well as alliances.
• Regional dynamics: Analyse regional political and economic dynamics and their impact on commercial operations in the areas of responsibility.
• Domestic dynamics: Keep abreast of politics, policies and polities, as well as major developments in selected countries where the company operates or has significant interests.
• Local dynamics: Understand local dynamics and the role of actors, including key figures, affecting SICPA’s operations and identify their interconnections.
• Communicate orally or in writing results effectively to support the company’s decision making.

Integrate economics and technology:

• Analyse global economic trends, taking account of interdependencies and the use of economic instruments for political purposes, to highlight their impact on company strategies.
• Understand global and disruptive technology trends, assessing their impact on power dynamics between nations, global supply chains, business models and geopolitical dynamics with a view to drawing implications for the company.
• Communicate results effectively to support the executive decision making.

Assess the impact of crises and helping to manage them

• Identify and assess the operational, reputational, financial, security and market access aspects of geopolitical risks.
• Integrate geopolitical perspectives into strategic planning, ensuring that they are considered in business decisions.
• Help coordinate the company's response to geopolitical crises, mitigating potential damages and ensuring business continuity.
• Recognise and communicate the opportunities presented by geopolitical change.

Geopolitical Monitoring and Foresight:

• Monitor, analyse and report regularly on relevant geopolitical events/developments in the designated area of responsibility.
• Anticipate any event/development likely to have an impact on SICPA’s operations.
• Use advanced data analytics, data science, and AI tools to process and interpret significant amounts of data.

Liaise:

• Act as the main point of contact for all relations and scheduling with the security services in its area of responsibility; Monitor any changes in leadership in these services.
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Help identify the risks associated with the group’s operations.
• Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into geopolitical analysis and recommendations.

PROFILE

• Advanced degree in international relations, political science, economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in political analysis, risk management and strategic planning in a business context.
• International experience (foreign assignments or diplomatic service).
• Knowledge of data science tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, French, any other language is an asset.
• Proven cultural skills and ability to work in heterogeneous international environments Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Crisis management experience.
• Strong sense of corporate responsibility and integrity.

JOIN US !

• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees
• Respectful entrepreneurship and long-term vision are key for success
• Our people contribute to a more secure world
• Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strength