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Senior Global Geopolitical Risk Specialist

London, England Job ID JR2026497842 Category Public Affairs Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 04, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Senior Specialist for Global Geopolitical Risk serves as a trusted internal advisor responsible for identifying, assessing, integrating and coordinating mitigation of complex geopolitical risks that may materially impact the company’s global operations, supply chain, strategic programs, investments, and reputation. This position will be based in our Westminster, London office and will report directly into the Boeing Global - Globalization and Market Development Vice President.

Operating at a consultant-equivalent level, this role functions as a highly autonomous individual contributor, coordinating across multiple business unit and functions to provide executive-level analysis, forward-looking risk intelligence, and actionable recommendations across business units. The role draws on best practices from the aerospace, defense, and government risk intelligence communities and leverages advanced analytical and AI-enabled tools to enhance situational awareness, forecasting, and decision support.

Key Responsibilities:

Geopolitical Risk Intelligence & Analysis

  • Monitor, assess, and synthesize global geopolitical developments including political instability, armed conflict, sanctions regimes, export controls, regulatory shifts, alliances, trade policy, and state/non-state actor activity.

  • Evaluate second- and third-order impacts of geopolitical events on company operations, programs, supply chains, markets, partners, and customers.

  • Produce clear, decision-focused risk assessments, scenario analyses, and outlooks tailored to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Risk Integration & Strategic Advisory

  • Coordinate input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

  • Integrate geopolitical risk insights into enterprise risk management (ERM), strategic planning, program risk reviews, and investment decision processes.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert to leadership, legal, compliance, security, supply chain, government relations, and business development teams; including across all Business Units and Functions. 

  • Advise on risk mitigation strategies, including diversification, contingency planning, policy engagement, supplier strategies, and operational adjustments.

Monitoring, Early Warning & Scenario Planning

  • Develop and maintain geopolitical risk indicators, dashboards, and early-warning frameworks aligned to the company’s risk appetite and strategic priorities.

  • Conduct structured scenario planning, stress testing, and tabletop exercises to evaluate exposure under plausible future geopolitical conditions.

  • Track evolving geopolitical trends and provide proactive alerts when risk thresholds are approached or exceeded.

AI-Enabled Analysis & Innovation

  • Apply AI and advanced analytics tools (e.g., large language models, predictive analytics, geospatial analysis, data fusion platforms) to enhance risk detection, trend analysis, and forecasting accuracy.

  • Integrate open-source intelligence (OSINT), structured data, and qualitative assessments using AI-assisted workflows while ensuring analytical rigor and bias mitigation.

  • Partner with data, technology, and security teams to responsibly adopt and govern AI tools in line with company policy and regulatory expectations.

Thought Leadership & Communication

  • Produce high-quality written products, including executive briefings, strategic memos, risk heat maps, and periodic geopolitical outlooks.

  • Brief senior executives with clarity, confidence, and independence of judgment.

  • Contribute to internal standards, methodologies, and best practices for geopolitical and strategic risk analysis.Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (Bachelor's degree or higher).

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Global Geopolitical Risk, Government Affairs or a Governmental Organization.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (Master's degree or higher).

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Global Geopolitical Risk, Government Affairs or a Governmental Organization, specifically focused on Global Geopolitics.

  • Significant experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.

  • Preferably in (but not limited to): Global corporation, management consulting firm, global regulator, an Embassy, or Government Affairs office.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next

  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

  • An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

  • 6x annual salary life insurance

  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.


Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 18, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Day Shift (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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