IntroductionAs an aspiring candidate who wants to enter the field of political risk assessment. This report has been compiled to provide you with the information and know-how needed to land a position as a Political Risk Analyst with Eurasia Group. First of all; the concept of political risk will be defined and explored, before illuminating why and how it is necessary for companies such as Eurasia Group to exist. Secondly, as the aim of this article is to adequately prepare you for a job interview with Eurasia Group, a company profile will be provided, answering typical questions asked of any organization: Questions you, as a potential candidate being interviewed, are expected to know. . Third, this industrial profile mission will identify and evaluate the direct and indirect competitors of the Eurasia Group. Through this comparative perspective, a critical assessment of the Eurasia Group will be carried out. Overall, with your knowledge and skills, this document will give you the final piece in your toolbox for a successful interview and hopeful placement within the Eurasia Group. Political Risk “Political risk” as defined by Ian Bremmer refers to “the probability that a political action (or non-action) will modify the expected value of a given economic action or the expected outcome of a government policy ". In simple terms, it can be interpreted as how politics influences markets. So why is this important? Politics has always influenced markets, and vice versa. However, according to Ian Bremmer, while “[one] can argue about the speed or magnitude of the trends that are occurring… The fact is that politics will matter more and more to markets over time” . The four trends it supports are: the increasing amount of energy coming from you...... middle of paper ...... modified 2014. http://www.stratfor.com/about.Stratfor , “Dr.George-Friedman.” Last edited 2014. http://www.stratfor.com/about/analysts/dr-george-friedman.Stratton, Jake. Control Risks, “Control Risk Political Risk Analysis Capabilities.” Last edited January 9, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwKLhbwTNnk.Teneo Intelligence, “About Teneo.” Last edited in 2014. http://www.teneoholdings.com/about/. Teneo Intelligence, “Bios”. Last modified 2014. http://www.teneoholdings.com/bios/ Teneo Intelligence, “Locations.” Last modified 2014. http://www.teneoholdings.com/locations/ The PRS Group, “General Information”. Last modified 2014. http://www.prsgroup.com/FAQ.aspx.Vertinsky, Ilan. Sauder School of Business, “Political Risk and Political Risk Assessment – ​​Strategy and Business.” Last modified in 2014.strategy.sauder.ubc.ca/vertinsky/baim502/lecture08.ppt‎.