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Develop the skills required to analyse geopolitical risks and their impact on international organisations and strategies.
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Your day typically begins by monitoring news outlets, institutional reports, databases, and specialised publications. You cross-check information, identify weak signals, and assess potential impacts. You might then draft a country risk report, prepare a executive briefing, attend a security meeting, or present strategic scenarios.
Source: RSB internal alumni employment survey. Average gross annual salary, including performance bonuses, based on graduates working in France.
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Your first steps in the field
You can start as an International Intelligence Officer, Junior Analyst, Research Associate, or Junior Country Risk Consultant. These entry-level positions help master essential analytical tools, methodologies, and industry practices.
Gaining autonomy
With added experience, you can progress into roles such as Geopolitical Analyst, Competitive Intelligence Consultant, or Country Risk Analyst, taking ownership of broader scopes, complex deliverables, and cross-functional project management.
Advancing to leadership
With several years of expertise, you can move into strategic leadership positions:
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Where does an International Relations Analyst work?
In multinational corporations, consultancy firms, public sector institutions, NGOs, research centers, international organisations, or corporate security and competitive intelligence units.
Which skills are essential for this role?
Strategic intelligence monitoring, geopolitical analysis, critical thinking, report drafting, multilingual communication, deep knowledge of reliable sources, and scenario modeling.
Is this strictly a diplomatic or government career?
No. Many private sector enterprises hire analysts to assess country, regulatory, security, and commercial risks associated with their global operations.
What qualifications are needed?
A Master’s level degree (Bac +5 equivalent) in international relations, geopolitics, economics, law, or management is standard. The MSc Geopolitics and Business at Rennes School of Business is specifically tailored to these career requirements.
What is the average salary of an International Relations Analyst?
Compensation varies depending on the industry and organisation type. According to RSB internal graduate surveys, the average salary for a mid-level professional (3 to 5 years of experience) is €46,600 gross per year, including bonuses (based on graduates working in France). Salaries tend to be higher in the private sector (risk consulting, defense, multinationals) than in public institutions or NGOs.
What private sector opportunities are available?
While traditionally linked to the public sector, International Relations Analysts are highly sought after by private companies to evaluate geopolitical, regulatory, and economic risks. Key roles exist in corporate compliance, risk consulting firms, banking, defense, and multinational corporations.
How can I transition into this field from another academic background?
Career transitions are usually achieved by building on an existing degree in law, economics, or political science with a Specialised Master’s in international relations, geopolitics, or risk management. Advanced multilingual proficiency and specialisation in a strategic region or sector are key assets.
Interested in becoming an International Relations Analyst?
Explore the MSc Geopolitics and Business at Rennes School of Business—a programme designed to build the analytical expertise required to navigate global risk and drive international business strategy.
