Intelligence Senior Analyst

Citi; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi Security and Investigative Services (CSIS) seeks an Open Source Intelligence Senior Analyst to lead OSINT analyses for complex investigations and high‑risk events. Based in Tampa, FL, or Charlotte, NC, you will monitor threats across open sources and deliver concise, actionable intelligence through written and oral briefings.

The role requires at least 5 years in OSINT, strong data collection skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree with relevant certifications a plus.
• 5+ years of open source intelligence analysis or related investigations.
• Strong ability to gather, evaluate, and analyze data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead open source analysis for CSIS investigations including fraud, cyber, insider threats.
• Use advanced techniques to monitor threats from social media, deep/dark web, and other open sources.
• Apply qualitative/quantitative methods to produce actionable intelligence and reports.
• Develop innovative solutions to intelligence gaps with stakeholders.
• Deliver findings in written briefs and oral presentations.
• Manage multiple projects with global teams and tight timelines

Skills

Open Source Intelligence

Fraud investigations

Threat monitoring

Social media analysis

Data collection & analysis

Written & oral communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications (EC-Council/ACFE/SANS)

Tools

Link analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Description

Citi Security and Investigative Services (CSIS) is a full-service security and investigative team that protects the assets, integrity, and reputation of Citi and its clients as the industry-leading provider of security, investigations, and intelligence. The CSIS Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) program provides advanced analysis for complex investigations, cyber matters, and high-risk security and fraud events, as well as custom monitoring by delivering timely and actionable intelligence through collection and analysis using both open and internal data sources.

Job Description

This Open Source Intelligence Senior Analyst position is an intermediate-level position that requires a high-level of expertise in open source collection and analysis, focusing on complex cases. The Senior Intelligence Analyst is a seasoned professional who applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and workflows for the area or function. This position will be based in Tampa, Florida, or Charlotte, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Lead open source analysis for CSIS investigations involving fraud, cyber, insider, and other security threats facing the firm.
• Use advanced techniques to monitor threats and collect data from multiple open sources, including social media, the deep and the dark web, to support intelligence questions.
• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies to turn information and data into actionable intelligence, including but not limited to link analysis and digital footprint analysis.
• Anticipate, identify and develop innovative solutions to intelligence gaps. Partner with internal and external stakeholders on open source methodologies and tools where appropriate to close identified gaps.
• Deliver analysis and findings in the form of high quality, succinct, and straightforward written products and oral briefings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a proactive, self-motivated approach, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results while collaborating effectively with global teams.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience relating to open source intelligence analysis for investigations, threat monitoring, or intelligence targeting. Previous analytical experience within corporate investigations, the intelligence community, or law enforcement preferred.

Education

• Minimum bachelor’s degree / University degree.
• Certifications from EC-Council, ACFE, SANS Institute, IntelTechniques, or graduate certification(s) in relevant technical or specialty areas a plus.

Required Skills

• Demonstrable ability to collect, evaluate, interpret, and analyze data, with a strong knowledge of analytical techniques. Strong analytical skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Proven record of accomplishment in information gathering, monitoring, and analysis pertaining to matters in various geographical locations, including strong use of commercial databases, surface, deep and dark web, and social media.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills with attention to detail.
• Established project management skills – ability to coordinate and prioritize several projects simultaneously while working with a globally dispersed team of contributors and stakeholders. Taking ownership in projects and making suggestions for improvement. Proactively identifying, communicating, and resolving project issues and risks that interfere with project execution. Experience in managing variable and complex projects simultaneously and executing daily duties with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated examples of process development and implementation to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Self-motivation, ability and maturity to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions and to operate in a fast paced and dynamic setting.
• Ability to act as a mentor to less-tenured staff and use effective communication skills to influence others.
• Experience in utilizing analytical and visualization software applications – specifically link analysis tools.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office products, and demonstrable creativity in the use of these to solve analytical problems.
• Fluent English language skills (written and oral) required. Additional languages preferred.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$90,080.00 - $135,120.00

Benefits

• Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
• In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Oct 09, 2026

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