Research Analyst (MENA Country Intelligence)

Janes; Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Wellbeing half-day every 6 months

Pension plan

Private medical insurance - BUPA

Maternity leave (first 26 weeks)

Paternity leave (6 weeks)

Life cover

LinkedIn Learning

On-site gym

Job summary

Janes seeks a Research Analyst to perform open-source research across MENA for PMESII profiles and risk assessment. You will monitor national security risks and help produce intelligence reports on high-priority issues.

You will update foundational intelligence products, collect data from diverse sources, and contribute to data-rich risk analyses with strong Excel/Office skills.

Qualifications

• Strong OSINT collection skills to identify indicators in geopolitical contexts.
• Experience in risk assessments and identifying potential risks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• MENA-region knowledge related to the identified areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research across countries in the MENA region and update PMESII profiles.
• Monitor and research risks threatening national security and stability.
• Produce intelligence reports on high-priority risks.
• Collaborate with design and events teams to gather data on terrorism and PMESII events.

Skills

OSINT collection

Geopolitics

Risk assessment

Data analysis

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Online research

Job description

Janes equips defence, government, and industry leaders with objective, accurate, and shareable data and analysis. Our experts combine advanced technology with proven tradecraft to deliver validated and contextual intelligence to assess threats, accelerate decisions, and anticipate change with confidence. We deliver our intelligence with the flexibility to fuse it with multiple sources in any system, enrich AI solutions, or access it through our portal.

Job purpose:

The Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting open-source research across countries in the Middle East andNorth Africa (MENA) region and help to update our foundational country profiles that cover the Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information, and Infrastructure (PMESII) areas. The analyst will also monitor and research domestic and external risks that threaten these countries’ national security andstability and help produce intelligence reports on high priority risks.

How you will contribute at Janes:

• Conduct extensive open-source research in the field of national security and research risks to state stability within the Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information, and Infrastructure (PMESII) spheres.
• Update our foundational intelligence products and be engaged in current intelligence research on areas of highpriority.
• Work with our Janes Events Team and assist the collection of data related to terrorism and to PMESII events.
• Pro-actively undertake individual research projects that help contribute to our risk products.

The ideal skills and experience for this role:

• Comprehensive understanding of national security and geopolitical dynamics.
• Strong OSINT collection skills to identify key indicators in complex geopolitical situations.
• Proficiency in collecting and analysing data from open sources.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and identifying potential risk.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Delivering projects within tight time constraints.
• MENA-region knowledge related to the identified areas.
• A strong data analysis-oriented mindset.
• Computer competency that includes a thorough working knowledge ofMicrosoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications as well as an ability to conduct online and electronic research.
• English language skills are essential.
• Proficiency in a foreign language like Arabic is not required but is advantageous.

Benefits:

• 27 days of annual leave
• Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)
• Leave- study/ volunteer/ reserve forces
• Pension plan (6% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance - BUPA
• Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay)
• Paternity (100% of basic salary for 6 weeks)
• Life cover
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to an on-site gym

Life at Janes

We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally.

Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender.

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