Maritime Intelligence Analyst.

Lloyd's List Intelligence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday rising to 27 after 2 0

Work anywhere policy

Volunteer days

Lifestyle subsidy

Job summary

Lloyds List Intelligence, based in London, is seeking a Maritime Intelligence Analyst to transform complex maritime and trade datasets into actionable intelligence. You will work within the Maritime Intelligence Unit, operating at the intersection of data, analytics and human expertise, to identify risks and opportunities globally.

This role emphasizes analytical rigor, independence, and clear communication of insights to diverse stakeholders. Hybrid work with 2-3 days in the London office.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL and data extraction capabilities.
• Knowledge of maritime domains such as AIS vessel tracking data, sanctions, trade flows and risk intelligence.
• Proven experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Excellent analytical thinking with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain data insights clearly to diverse audiences.
• Hands-on experience with dashboarding and visualisation tools.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large, complex maritime datasets (e.g. AIS, trade flows, sanctions, risk intelligence) to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
• Reviewing, maintaining and responding to enquiries on vessel watchlists and other data
• Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyse structured and semi-structured data
• Help develop and maintain dashboards and interactive visualisations that support internal teams and external users
• Translate complex data findings into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, data, production and tech teams to shape data-driven outputs
• Respond rapidly to evolving priorities, delivering timely insights in dynamic and fast-moving environments
• Support analyst and editorial initiatives such as data analysis, visual storytelling, and fact-based insights
• Contribute to the design and development of intuitive data products and operational intelligence tools

Skills

Strong SQL

Data extraction

Maritime domain knowledge

Large dataset experience

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication of data insights

Dashboarding / visualisation

Tools

Dashboard tools

Job description

Job Title: Maritime Intelligence Analyst

Reporting To: Maritime Intelligence & Research Director

Team: Maritime Intelligence Unit

Location: London

Lloyds List Intelligence are the trusted experts delivering transparent and actionable maritime data empowering 60,000 professionals around the globe to make confident decisions that drive the safe, efficient, and lawful movement of trade by sea. Our advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and industry expertise transform our unparalleled data into unique insight delivered through data and analytics services, news and commentary, and publications. We have teams working across the globe in data and analytics, product management, editorial and market analysis, technology, marketing, sales, and customer success.

Role Profile

The Maritime Intelligence Analyst plays a critical role in transforming complex maritime, shipping, and trade datasets into actionable intelligence.

Working in the Maritime Intelligence Unit at the intersection of data, analytics and human expertise, the role focuses on uncovering patterns, risks, and opportunities across global maritime activity, enabling better decision-making and high-impact intelligence.

This position requires a highly analytical, self-driven individual who is comfortable working with large-scale datasets and extracting and communicating insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.

This is a full-time permanent role reporting to the Maritime Intelligence & Research Director.

This role is permanent and offers balanced working with 2-3 days a week in our London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse large, complex maritime datasets (e.g. AIS, trade flows, sanctions, risk intelligence) to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
• Reviewing, maintaining and responding to enquiries on vessel watchlists and other data
• Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyse structured and semi-structured data
• Help develop and maintain dashboards and interactive visualisations that support internal teams and external users
• Translate complex data findings into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, data, production and tech teams to shape data-driven outputs
• Respond rapidly to evolving priorities, delivering timely insights in dynamic and fast-moving environments
• Support analyst and editorial initiatives such as data analysis, visual storytelling, and fact-based insights
• Contribute to the design and development of intuitive data products and operational intelligence tools

This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The Maritime Intelligence Analyst may be required to carry out other duties as directed by the Company.

What we are looking for:

• Strong SQL and data extraction capabilities
• Knowledge of maritime domains such as AIS vessel tracking data, sanctions, trade flows and risk intelligence
• Proven experience working with large and complex datasets
• Excellent analytical thinking with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain data insights clearly to diverse audiences
• Hands-on experience with dashboarding and visualisation tools
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Python scripting
• Familiarity with geospatial and/or time-series datasets and analytical techniques
• Designing intuitive dashboards, data products, or operational intelligence visualisations
• Supporting editorial teams or contributing to data-driven content

Our Promise To You - Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday rising to 27 after 2 years' service and a day off for your birthday
• Work anywhere policy (up to 4 weeks per year, subject to approval)
• Up to 4 Days Paid Volunteering
• Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy up to £250
• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave)

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Please let us know of any adjustments we need to make for you to show us your best self.

We are delivering trusted maritime data, analytics, and insight that keeps global trade moving.

With over 300 years of maritime heritage, we continue to shape the future of trade intelligence, transforming vessel, ownership, compliance, and emissions data into clarity that drives smarter, safer, and more transparent trade.