Geopolitical Risk Intelligence Analyst

Philippine Strategic Associates (PSA); Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 502,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Strategic Associates (PSA) seeks a Geopolitical Risk intelligence Analyst to be embedded within the SOC of a private international institution in Mandaluyong. The role involves collecting and analyzing data to inform threat alerts, risk assessments, and welfare checks, reporting to the Senior Security Information Officer.

The candidate will monitor real-time incidents, escalate geopolitical and public safety risks, and conduct welfare checks on staff to support organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in political science, international relations, geography, diplomacy, security studies, crisis management, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in open-source intelligence (OSINT), risk analysis, crisis monitoring, or related analytical support roles.
• Strong proficiency in open-source intelligence collection and source validation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and elevate emerging threats in real time across geopolitical, environmental, and public safety domains.
• Clear and concise analytical writing to support situational reporting, threat advisories, and executive briefings.
• Attention to detail in monitoring outputs, data inputs, and information logs under operational time constraints.
• Effective performance in shift-based environments, with composure under pressure and responsiveness to evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize open-source and institutional data to inform threat alerts, risk assessments, situational reports, and welfare checks.
• Monitor real-time incidents and identify and escalate risks related to geopolitical events, natural disasters, civil unrest, and public safety issues.
• Directly conduct welfare checks on staff, contributing to institutional situational awareness and supporting broader organizational resilience and security posture.
• Perform all duties while maintaining professional conduct with empathy, accuracy, and discretion.

Skills

OSINT collection

Risk analysis

Crisis monitoring

Analytical writing

Attention to detail

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

GIS platforms

Data visualization tools

Social listening tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced professional to serve as a Geopolitical Risk intelligence Analyst to be embedded within the Security Operations Center (SOC) of a private international institution in Mandaluyong.

The position is a:

• Duty Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, must be amenable to mid-shift and graveyard shift
• Availability: Must be amenable to working during Philippine holidays and weekends
• Monthly Salary Range (gross): PHP 45,000 - PHP 55,000
• Not open to fresh graduates: We are looking for candidates with at least 2 years of experience.

Summary of the Role

The Security Information Analyst supports the Security Operations Center (SOC) by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing open-source and institutional data to inform threat alerts, risk assessments, situational reports, and welfare checks. You will also be responsible for identifying and escalating risks related to all hazards and threats—including geopolitical events, natural disasters, civil unrest, and public safety issues-that may affect personnel, operations, or assets. You will be reporting to the Senior Security Information Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize open-source and institutional data to inform threat alerts, risk assessments, situational reports, and welfare checks.
• Monitor real-time incidents and identify and escalate risks related to geopolitical events, natural disasters, civil unrest, and public safety issues.
• Directly conduct welfare checks on staff, contributing to institutional situational awareness and supporting broader organizational resilience and security posture.
• Perform all duties while maintaining professional conduct with empathy, accuracy, and discretion.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in political science, international relations, geography, diplomacy, security studies, crisis management, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in open-source intelligence (OSINT), risk analysis, crisis monitoring, or related analytical support roles.
• Strong proficiency in open-source intelligence collection and source validation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and elevate emerging threats in real time across geopolitical, environmental, and public safety domains.
• Clear and concise analytical writing to support situational reporting, threat advisories, and executive briefings.
• Attention to detail in monitoring outputs, data inputs, and information logs under operational time constraints.
• Effective performance in shift-based environments, with composure under pressure and responsiveness to evolving priorities.

Preferred

• Certification in intelligence analysis or OSINT preferred.
• Experience working in security operations centers, newsrooms, or emergency coordination environments is an advantage.
• Exposure to regional and global security risk environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms, data visualization tools, social listening technologies, or trend analysis dashboards is a strong advantage.

Alternatives

• Equivalent field or intelligence experience may be considered in lieu of a specified Bachelor's degree.