Embedded Intelligence Analyst

Description

The role sits within the client's global intelligence operation and supports a round-the-clock team that watches, assesses and reports on threats to the client's staff, sites, activities and reputation.

The company, founded in 2010, is a strategic risk and intelligence consultancy in the security field. It serves businesses, governments and NGOs with risk analysis, due diligence and advisory work, and it is fast-growing and entrepreneurial.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse information from all available sources to spot emerging threats, incidents, risks and trends affecting the client.
• Judge how serious new risks are and escalate them when needed.
• Write alerts, assessments, briefings, situation reports and messages for senior leaders.
• Help manage critical events, coordinate incidents and take part in crisis response.
• Monitor travel security for executives and staff, and report on it.
• Watch for protective intelligence concerns and escalate them.
• Track risks to people, buildings, travellers, executives, events, reputation and operations.
• Answer information requests and one-off questions from stakeholders.
• Keep accurate records, documents and audit trails.
• Help follow and develop standard procedures, workflows and escalation paths.

Requirements

• Turn complicated information into short, usable intelligence.
• Solid OSINT, research and analytical skills, with sound tradecraft and strong attention to detail.
• Work quickly and rank competing demands when time is tight.
• Communicate clearly in writing and speech, including giving briefings.
• Experience in corporate security, travel security, crisis management or geopolitical risk.
• Familiarity with analytical methods, source validation, escalation frameworks and intelligence writing standards.
• Work within a matrixed client setup and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with intelligence and monitoring platforms such as Dataminr, Everbridge, Ontic or International SOS, or similar tools (preferred).
• A bachelor's degree in International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Journalism, Political Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in intelligence, investigations, security intelligence, geopolitical risk, protective intelligence or related fields.
• Professional certifications such as ASIS APP, PSP, CPP, GISF, or in intelligence analysis, threat intelligence or crisis management, or similar (preferred).
• Self-motivated, with good judgement and initiative.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Clear thinking and analytical flair.
• Genuine, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence.
• Able to handle pressure, lead when needed and collaborate well in teams.

Conditions

Onsite at the client's London office.

Five 8-hour shifts a week, rotating early, late and night shifts including weekends, with flexibility to cover gaps where needed.

Interview steps: an initial call with Talent Acquisition, a timed written assessment at a time that suits you, a panel interview with team members and hiring managers, and a meet and greet with the client.

Applicants who meet only some of the requirements but can bring a different perspective are encouraged to apply.

The company hires without regard to sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture or lifestyle.