Artem Kostyuchik
Minsk,Minsk
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in geopolitical risk analysis, political risk assessment, and strategic intelligence. Demonstrates proficiency in scenario planning and country risk analysis, delivering insightful executive briefings to inform decision-making. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to enhance strategic initiatives and drive informed policy development.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Geopolitical Risk Analyst
DFA GREY Consulting
London, City of London
2026.06 - Current
- Delivered timely geopolitical intelligence and forward-looking risk assessments to investment firms, supporting strategic decision-making and enhancing situational awareness in rapidly evolving environments.
- Produced weekly intelligence reports covering political, military, and economic developments across Central Asia, identifying emerging trends and potential disruptions affecting regional stability and investment environments.
- Developed strategic risk mitigation recommendations for companies operating in or entering authoritarian markets, enabling investors to make more informed business and compliance decisions.
- Conducted a scenario-based political risk assessment within 48 hours, evaluating potential domestic political developments in a Central Asian country and their implications for foreign investors.
- Designed and delivered an Early Warning Indicator (EWI) framework within 48 hours to help current and prospective investors assess geopolitical and security risks in conflict-adjacent regions.
Policy analyst | Country risk analyst
Ministry of Defense of The Republic of Belarus
Minsk, Minsk
2021.06 - 2026.06
- Produced 500+ analytical reports, executive briefings, and strategic assessments for senior decision-makers, covering foreign policy, geopolitical developments, and international affairs.
- Authored and structured in-depth analytical reports on regional and global security issues, with a primary focus on Central Asia, the South Caucasus, the Middle East, and Africa, delivering actionable insights for policy and strategic planning.
- Conducted continuous geopolitical risk monitoring and trend analysis across priority regions, identifying emerging threats, assessing their potential impact, and providing forward-looking intelligence.
- Coordinated complex cross-functional and interagency projects, ensuring the timely delivery of analytical products while preparing executive summaries, policy briefs, and decision-support memoranda for senior leadership.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with government stakeholders and internal teams, streamlining information collection and verification processes to improve the quality and timeliness of analytical outputs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - International Relations and Affairs
Belarussian State University
Minsk, The Republic of Belarus 2017.08 - 2021.06
Skills
- Geopolitical Risk Analysis
- Political Risk Assessment
- Country Risk Analysis
- Geopolitical Forecasting
- Strategic Intelligence
- Scenario Planning
- Executive Briefing
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Geopolitical Risk Analyst
DFA GREY Consulting
2026.06 - Current
Policy analyst | Country risk analyst
Ministry of Defense of The Republic of Belarus
2021.06 - 2026.06
Bachelor's Degree - International Relations and Affairs
Belarussian State University
2017.08 - 2021.06