Asia Analyst

Dragonfly; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Asia Pacific Analyst to join their dynamic team. This full-time role focuses on conducting comprehensive open source research and producing detailed political and security risk assessments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to mentor junior researchers while maintaining client relationships. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a vital intelligence service that supports global businesses and organizations in navigating complex security landscapes. If you are innovative, detail-oriented, and passionate about intelligence analysis, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting open source research and political risk assessments.
• Ability to mentor junior researchers and manage relationships with sources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based research and produce political and security risk assessments.
• Prepare reports and deliver briefings to clients and audiences.
• Mentor and manage other analysts or researchers.

Skills

Open Source Research

Political Risk Assessment

Human Source Cultivation

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Mentoring

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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About The Position
An intelligence analyst working on Dragonfly’s Asia desk, with a specific focus on the Asia Pacific region. This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Singapore. The analyst will work at Research Associate, Associate or Senior Associate level depending on the successful candidate’s experience and competencies. The Asia Pacific Analyst Associate is contracted to work 40 hours a week, though additional work may be occasionally required depending on specific projects or international travel.

About The Team
The Asia team is responsible for Dragonfly’s coverage of Asia Pacific and South Asia primarily for its Security Intelligence and Analysis Service (SIAS). This service provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations. The team comprises four analysts (including the South Asia analyst), two of whom are based in Singapore and one of whom is London-based.

About You
Your primary responsibility as Asia Pacific intelligence analyst is to conduct desk-based open source research, production of political and security risk assessments, human source cultivation and development in the relevant markets. You will prepare and deliver reports, presentations and briefings providing briefings to clients and other audiences. You may also have responsibility for mentoring and/or managing other analysts or researchers.

What To Expect In This Position

• Preparation of near client ready SIAS research, analysis, written reports and verbal briefings to agreed deadlines
• Conduct open source research in support of timely and high quality security intelligence and political risk analysis and assessments
• Develop and maintain our resources, including human intelligence sources, subcontractors, data feeds and open source networks
• Delivery of high quality project work within agreed timescales, seeking guidance where required
• Giving clear taskings to researchers set out appropriate deadlines and deliverables
• Providing direction and peer review to peers and junior analysts, including providing constructive feedback
• Being proactive in dealing day to day operational tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met
• Provide responsive customer service
• Develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects
• Represent and advocate for the Dragonfly brand
• Identify commercial opportunities arising from client contact and engage with appropriate colleagues

What Sets You Apart

• You take an innovative approach to research.
• You are able to train and mentor junior researchers on professional grade research methods.
• You effectively initiate, develop and maintain relationships with appropriate sources.
• You are able to assess people's reliability as a source.
• You think creatively and critically about your problem.
• You draft assessments accurately, clearly and concisely.
• You ensure all information and intelligence presented is relevant to the requirement.
• You articulate complex matters clearly and concisely.
• You share open and honest insights with team members.
• You support the development of a trusting and respectful work environment that embraces and values diversity.
• You demonstrate informed, and empathic insight into the roles and typical decisions of our clients.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Business Development and Sales

Industries
Security and Investigations