Pasco Risk Management (Pty) LtdPolitical Risk Analyst
Mar. 2008 - Jun. 2011Johannesburg Area, South AfricaAdvising clients on country and sector risks involved in investment opportunities. Areas of specialisation are the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa. My responsibilities included: Managed case related work on cases worth between $15K – $1mil
Managed all qualitative political, investigative, and intelligence risk research for projects in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Sub-continent
Managed analysis of qualitative risk research for projects in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Sub-continent
Drafted and completed advisory and intelligence risk reports for projects
Drafted and completed client advisory and intelligence risk newsletters
Assisted in conducting forensic fraud and corruption investigations in the private and public sectors
Conducted open and discreet (reputation risk) due diligence in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Sub-continent
Conducted FCPA compliance due diligence in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Sub-continent
Drafted, wrote and edited country profiles for business advisory travel to African countries (TravelSafe)
Maintained and update Pasco's “TravelSafe” web portal
Completed accreditation requirements for events taking place at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Rustenburg
Administration of forensic information such as affidavits
Member of the American Chamber of Commerce's Trade Forum
Member of the American Chamber of Commerce's Intellectual Property Forum
Industries in which research is conducted include Building and Construction, Energy, Financial Services, ICT, Legal and Mining
Conducted truth verification interviews and analysis on the LVA 6.5 system
Maintained Pasco’s Social Network Website – Facebook and Twitter My key achievements include
Member of the team that investigated Wendy Machanik Properties at Pasco Risk Management
Successfully piloted Pasco's “TravelSafe” project
Received the Rookie/Most Improved Employee of the Year Award 2008