Leading Global “Risk” Consulting Firms

Leading Global “Risk” Consulting Firms 

Global risk consultancies provide a range of political risk assessment and mitigation products and services, all of whom advise companies, governments and international organizations on opportunities, risks (and solutions). While not an exhaustive list, I’ve listed the leading global players in the “risk” assessment research and consulting space, all of whom have global practice areas, and a global client base. 

The list is divided into three areas: (1) Geopolitical Risk Analysis; (2) Corporate Security/Risk; and (3) Industry-Specialists. 

1.  Geopolitical Risk Analysis 

Eurasia Group. Provides global political risk advisory and consulting services, covering political, social, security and economic developments.

Economic Intelligence Unit. Provides analysis and forecasts on countries and industries.

Oxford Analytica. Provides research and consulting in politics, economics, public policy and industry.

2. Corporate Risk/Security 

Control Risks Group. Provides political and security risk analysis, business intelligence and investigation; forensics; information security; screening; security management; crisis management; pandemic services; travel security; incident response; and governance and development.

Kroll, part of Marsh & McLennan Companies.  Provides corporate and advisory restructuring; investigation; financial advisory and intelligence; electronic evidence and data recovery; background screening; security services; corporate preparedness; and identity fraud solutions.

3. Industry-Specialists 

Global Business Network, part of Monitor Group. Provides scenario analysis and planning to corporations.

Global Insight. Provides country intelligence, economic and financial and industry data and forecasting.

Medley Global Advisors. Provides policy intelligence to the global fixed income, currency, equity and energy markets.

Cambridge Energy Research Associates. Provides analysis on energy markets, trends and strategy to international energy companies, governments, financial institutions and technology providers.