Serious & Organised Crime Analyst Talent Pool

Moonshot; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A research and analytical organization in London is seeking skilled Analysts specializing in Serious Organised Crime. The role focuses on gathering and analyzing online data to support specific crime projects. Candidates should have strong research skills and experience in OSINT methods. This position offers a competitive salary between £34,000 and £46,000 depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits, including generous paid leave and a private healthcare package.

Benefits

30 days paid leave annually

Private healthcare package

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Share options for employees

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass DBS checks or qualify for SC clearance.
• Strong experience in online research of serious organised crime.
• Ability to interpret and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.

Responsibilities

• Map organised crime activity online.
• Identify and analyse open-source data.
• Draft analytical reports to deliver findings.

Skills

Researching serious organised crime online

Data analysis

OSINT methods

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Job description

Moonshot believes that marginalised people in society — including minority ethnic people, people from working class backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centred in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.

Candidates will be expected to undertake and pass a police check and additional checks for security clearance at an SC level - typically a minimum of three years’ continuous UK residency within the past five years.

About the role

Moonshot is building a pool of skilled Analysts with Serious Organised Crime specialism to support an existing programme. In this role, you will be focused on gathering and analysing open-source online data and carrying out aspects of delivery for a specific organised crime project. You will also be expected to work to advance our research methodologies and support the strategic understanding of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Mapping organised crime activity online, including networks of accounts across platforms.
• Identification, collection and analysis of information from a range of data sources, including social media, organised crime content and other data sources covered by our in‑house tools.
• Designing quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect and analyse large datasets.
• Drafting analytical reports to a high standard, delivering valuable findings in a concise and robust manner.
• Working to demanding, high‑tempo reporting schedules for clients.
• Presenting findings verbally to clients, tailoring the content to their needs to support their strategic understanding.
• Anticipating potential barriers to the delivery of the project and identifying workable solutions; taking responsibility for improvements to processes.
• Maintaining large databases and conducting regular reviews of social media and messaging platforms for inclusion into the project.
• Researching and drafting deep dives into trends and themes identified.
• Developing and sharing subject‑matter expertise related to organised crime and other online harms across the organisation.
• Building relationships with clients, and supporting our business development by exploring and identifying opportunities for new projects of work that will be of interest to them.

Essential Requirements

• Candidates will be expected to undertake DBS checks or have, and be willing to apply for SC clearance - typically a minimum of three years’ continuous UK residency.
• Strong professional or research experience in researching serious organised crime online.
• Professional experience involving analysis and investigation using open‑source research and OSINT methods.
• Ability to scan large volumes of data and identify the most valuable pieces of information.
• Demonstrated ability to source, interpret and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data, potentially including social media data, and producing actionable, decision‑quality reporting.
• A demonstrable ability to work under pressure, take action and get things done, both in managing your own workload and as a part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle patterns.
• Excellent team‑working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and respond flexibly to challenges.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to be on‑call and work outside regular working hours in response to incidents and relevant events.
• We require and will check on candidates' eligibility to work in the UK and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per the needs of clients.

Desirable Requirements

• Fluency in languages other than English.
• Qualifications in quantitative methods for social science and specialist quantitative skills, including data visualisation, database management (SQL), Python, Tableau visualisation or other data analysis tool sets.
• Professional experience in open‑source research, online investigations, threat risk analysis, public safety, or law enforcement.
• Security clearance at an SC level or higher in current role.

Benefits

• 30 days paid leave per annum.
• Private healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing access to mental health support.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave: 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity leave.
• All permanent employees are granted share options upon employment.

Salary

£34,000 – £46,000 depending on skills and experience