Embedded AMEA Analyst (Arabic and/or French Speaker)

Syblline; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intelligence consultancy in London is seeking an Embedded AMEA Analyst who will provide tactical and strategic intelligence for a global construction client. The candidate must have experience in international relations, excellent analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Arabic or French. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are essential for this role, which involves monitoring geopolitical risks and advising the client accordingly.

Qualifications

• Experience in current affairs and emerging security threats.
• Regional language skills (Arabic and/or French).
• Ability to produce concise analysis from large information sets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor online sources for information impacting the client’s operations.
• Deliver intelligence products forecasting risks in key locations.
• Brief executives on key developments and trends.

Skills

Knowledge of international relations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualifications in related disciplines

Job description

Embedded AMEA Analyst (Arabic and/or French Speaker)

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services. The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high-profile clients and challenges.

Key attributes of Sibylline employees include being self-motivated, having excellent written and spoken English, clarity of thought and analytical flair, a strong interest in security and intelligence, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent attention to detail.

About the Role

We are looking for an AMEA (Asia, Middle East, Africa) Intelligence Analyst to join us in an embedded role for our global construction client. You will be based in the client’s Anticipation & Analysis security team, and contributing to international geopolitical and security analysis, risk assessments and advisory services.

You will be responsible for providing tailored tactical and strategic intelligence analysis and consulting to the client as part of a tight-knit team. You will be monitoring, analysing and advising the client on adverse developments in AMEA that could affect the safety, security, operational continuity and reputation of the business.

Responsibilities

• Monitor online sources to gather and analyse information that could impact the client’s people, assets, operations and reputation in AMEA
• Utilise all available resources to create tailored, high-impact, actionable insights and recommendations
• Deliver regular intelligence products to forecast tactical and strategic risks in key locations, and provide ad hoc geopolitical analysis in response to world events
• Brief executives as needed on key developments, trends and content
• Provide situational updates to senior stakeholders during incidents/crises
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Support the client’s security team in producing and editing a range of regular and ad hoc products
• Support with due diligence investigations as required

Requirements

• Experience, knowledge and interest in current affairs, international relations and emerging security threats, with expertise in political and security dynamics in AMEA
• Must have regional language skills (Arabic and/or French)
• Experience working in a corporate security setting or similar public or private sector environments
• Ability to research and sift through large amounts of information to produce concise, insightful and actionable analysis and insights
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple scheduled tasks, requests and sources of information in an organised way
• Excellent English written and spoken communication skills, with a high attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and interpersonal abilities
• Deep interest and broad understanding of world affairs
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualifications in International Security, Intelligence, Risk, Geopolitics or other related disciplines, or equivalent professional experience
• Previous exposure to corporate security teams
• Experience in due diligence tools and techniques
• Experience in data analysis and visualisation

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.