Intelligence Analyst, UK

Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? At Concentric, “We Manage Risk Everywhere to Keep People Safe.” If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you’ve been searching for!

Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts.  

Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values: 
 
Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results  

We are currently looking to hire an Intelligence Analyst to join our Corporate Team in Hereford, England, United Kingdom.

*This position allows for remote work arrangements from the United Kingdom only. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Positions on SPS Global’s Intelligence Team require excellent analytic skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and a strong commitment to our guiding principles: integrity, collaboration, relationships, excellence, creativity, and results.

Intelligence Analysts are keenly aware of a wide range of risks, and they assess how those risks might impact our clients’ global operations. This position requires superb communication skills and the capacity to assimilate intelligence content from numerous sources into products that effectively communicate risk and opportunity. Analysts must be familiar with open source and deep and dark web intelligence tools and techniques and look for new ways to enhance our capabilities to keep our team on the cutting edge of the industry. The position also requires familiarization with travel risk assessments and proficiency in monitoring platforms that assist in providing security to client leadership and principals. Analysts must have experience building risk and threat assessments that help shape security postures and inform strategic security decisions for clients.

The candidate must be able to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and must understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships in a client-facing environment. Excellent time management and organizational skills are required to effectively handle the diverse array of client problem sets and intelligence production requirements. Successful candidates will have an entrepreneurial mindset, the ability to effectively navigate change and ambiguity, and a commitment to personal growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Intelligence Research

• Collect data using a combination of standard and atypical intelligence methods, including through in-person interviews. Systemically monitor surface web and deep and dark web sources, and media channels for potential and known threats. 
• Define client deliverables and develop methodologies, tools, and products to capture and report on critical intelligence requirements.
• Lead the development of new intelligence products tailored to the client's needs and help maintain business and security continuity.
• Leverage the latest tools and technology to conduct cutting-edge research; be a technology expert on the team; maximize the utility of technological tools.
• Stay abreast of international and domestic threat trends related to our client’s interests and benchmark with outside organizations on research best practices.
• Continuously seeking innovative and creative approaches to intelligence analysis, delivering exceptional support to clients while maintaining efficiency and exceeding standard expectations.

Travel & Incident Analysis

• Conduct research and generate reports on international locations where clients and their employees may visit, both at a granular operation level but also focused on broad international security risks and challenges. This information may include crime and safety risks, political stability, and travel safety with regard to hotels and event venues, local customs and courtesies, and transportation best practices. 
• Monitor international locations that are currently being visited by clients and their employees. Accurately assess whether incidents or trends may increase the risk of operating in these locations.

Other Analysis & Assessment

• Provide analysis and research on risks associated with security, infrastructure, technology, government, environment, reputation, or other factors based on client needs. Provide recommendations to help mitigate identified risks.
• Manage project timelines on long-term engagements and coordinate team efforts to achieve results and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with investigators to identify, assess, and address persons of interest (POI) or other threats discovered during intelligence research.
• Develop presentations and brief findings to clients with incredible attention to detail.

Client Consulting

• Provide security and risk advice to clients covering digital footprints, security best practices, and other topics on an ad hoc basis.
• Translate client needs into actionable intelligence products with an emphasis on building strong relationships with existing clients and identifying potential new clients.
• Serve as an entry point for clients into the broader company and collaborate with other SPS Global teams to fully address client risks. 
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives to further integrate risk advisory service delivery across the security spectrum.
• Present a professional and dependable face to clients that is consistent with SPS Global's brand in all communications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international affairs, international economics, regional studies, business, or similar.
• 4+ years of related experience providing intelligence or risk analysis
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Reliable and conscientious teammate with strong communication skills and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with the intelligence cycle, including defining intelligence requirements and establishing collection structures. 
• Experience leveraging Open-Source Intelligence tools and techniques to collect information and extract actionable intelligence.
• Experience briefing stakeholders with timely information to support business decisions.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing information and needs in a client-driven, entrepreneurial setting.
• This position requires up to 15% travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience with private sector consulting, advisory, or high-tech companies.
• Experience living and working in a foreign country.
• Experience managing projects to results.

Concentric acknowledges the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognizes that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric is committed to programs and initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion that better our organization and our greater community. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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