Embedded Intelligence Team Lead

Description

The role is an embedded position supporting the client's global intelligence operations, based at the client's London office.

You will work in a 24/7 intelligence operation that monitors, assesses and reports on risks to the client's people, assets, operations and reputation.

Your work covers all-source research, monitoring and analysis of emerging threats, incidents, risks and trends in the client's operating environment, plus intelligence reporting, travel security monitoring, incident escalation, crisis response and stakeholder information requests.

The company is an intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 it has provided risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy to businesses, governments and NGOs.

The team is fast-growing and offers exposure to high-profile clients and challenges, with room to build your reputation as an analyst in the wider industry.

Responsibilities

• Run or oversee all-source collection, monitoring and analysis.
• Spot, assess and escalate emerging risks, threats, incidents and trends.
• Write intelligence alerts, assessments, briefings, situation reports and executive communications.
• Support critical event management, incident coordination and crisis response.
• Monitor executive and employee travel security and report on it.
• Support protective intelligence monitoring and escalation.
• Watch risks to personnel, facilities, travellers, executives, events, reputation and business operations.
• Answer requests for information and ad hoc requests from stakeholders.
• Keep accurate records, documentation and audit trails.
• Follow and help develop SOPs, workflows and escalation procedures.

Requirements

• Turn complex information into short, actionable intelligence.
• Show strong OSINT, research, analytical and intelligence tradecraft skills, with close attention to detail.
• Communicate well in writing and verbally, including in briefings.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced setting and prioritise competing demands under time pressure.
• Have experience in corporate security, travel security, crisis management or geopolitical risk.
• Be comfortable with analytical methods, source validation, escalation frameworks and intelligence writing standards.
• Have a degree in International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Journalism, Political Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Have 5+ years of relevant experience in intelligence, investigations, security intelligence, geopolitical risk, protective intelligence or a related field.
• Experience with intelligence and monitoring platforms such as Dataminr, Everbridge, Ontic or International SOS is preferred, as is experience with similar tools.
• Relevant professional certifications such as ASIS APP, PSP, CPP, GISF, or certifications in intelligence analysis, threat intelligence or crisis management are preferred.
• Work well within a matrixed client environment and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

Conditions

The role is onsite at the client's London office.

You will work 5 shifts of 8 hours, rotating between early, late and night shifts, including weekends, and cover gaps when needed.

Interview process: 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.

The company welcomes applications from people who meet some but not all of the requirements and can bring a different perspective.

Benefits

• Career progression within a successful company, with support to build your profile in the industry.