Director, Intelligence & Investigations

Sloane Shorey Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic intelligence firm is seeking a Director for Strategic Intelligence & Investigations to lead operations in the Middle East. This senior position includes developing networks, managing investigative projects, and driving business development in complex jurisdictions. Candidates must speak fluent Arabic and have extensive experience in intelligence investigations, along with a strong network of regional contacts. The role involves regular travel, including to challenging areas such as Syria, and demands a commercially minded approach to establish market presence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in intelligence investigations and strategic advisory.
• Track record of operating effectively in senior client environments.
• Willingness to travel regularly including to areas such as Syria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage networks and sources across the region.
• Lead high-level intelligence investigative and client advisory projects.
• Drive business development and secure mandates from decision-makers.
• Represent the firm in sensitive and high-profile engagements.
• Oversee operational delivery including travel to key locations.

Skills

Fluent Arabic speaker (MSA or Levantine)

Experience in intelligence investigations

Strong network of regional contacts

Ability to cultivate relationships

Commercially minded

Job description

Director Strategic Intelligence & Investigations Middle East

A recently established but well-funded strategic intelligence and investigations firm is seeking a senior hire to lead and expand operations in the Middle East. The role will focus on building on‑ground capability in both established Gulf markets and emerging areas such as Syria and the Levant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage networks and sources across the region including in complex jurisdictions.
• Lead and deliver high‑level intelligence investigative and client advisory projects.
• Drive business development and secure mandates from senior decision‑makers.
• Represent the firm with credibility in sensitive and high‑profile engagements.
• Oversee operational delivery including travel to key locations in the Gulf and Levant.

Candidate Profile

• Fluent Arabic speaker (MSA or Levantine)
• Extensive experience in intelligence investigations and strategic advisory.
• Strong network of regional contacts and the ability to cultivate new relationships.
• Track record of operating effectively in senior client environments and challenging field conditions.
• Willingness to travel regularly including to areas such as Syria.
• Commercially minded with the credibility to build a market presence for a new entrant in the region.

Sloane Shorey

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