Senior Manager - Threat Assessment & Investigations

Creative Artists Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced security professional to execute investigations, research, and threat assessment on a global scale. You will manage the in‑house case management database, perform due diligence, and liaise with law enforcement as needed.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with 8+ years of relevant experience and certifications preferred. The role requires collaboration across Legal, HR, and security teams, with on‑site duties at the LA office and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in investigations, research, intelligence, analytics, or security operations.
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build productive relationships across levels and functions.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Relevant certifications or credentials in Threat Assessment, Intelligence Analysis, or Investigations preferred.
• Private‑sector or corporate security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess raw/unevaluated incoming information for indicators of potential threat.
• Research previous files for connections to new developments and update case files.
• Perform supplemental open‑source research and investigation to support accurate threat assessment.
• Keep the in‑house case management system up‑to‑date and use it to proactively monitor for potential threats.
• Maintain and manage investigative databases and systems.
• Perform due diligence and background research at the request of Legal and HR as needed and approved.
• Implement research and investigative solutions aligned with corporate security strategy and budget guidelines.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of information sources, products and technologies.
• Implement standards for timely and accurate threat assessment related to persons of interest or suspicious activities.
• Develop improvements for threat assessment protocols, workflows, and triaging methods.
• Liaise with law enforcement, consultants, peers, and threat assessment professionals.
• Act as the primary contact for time‑sensitive threat notifications and assessments.
• Escalate emergency situations or other time‑sensitive threats to department and company leadership.

Skills

Investigations experience

Teamwork

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Overview

As part of CAA’s Global Safety & Security Organization, the role is responsible for executing the department’s research, analysis, and investigation functions related to suspicious activities, persons of interest, potential risks, and threat identification on a global basis. The position manages the in‑house case management database, conducts research into reference archives and databases, and supports threat analysis and due diligence.

Responsibilities

Investigative Research & Database Management

• Review and assess raw/unevaluated incoming information for indicators of potential threat.
• Research previous files for connections to new developments and update case files.
• Perform supplemental open‑source research and investigation to support accurate threat assessment.
• Keep the in‑house case management system up‑to‑date and use it to proactively monitor for potential threats.
• Maintain and manage investigative databases and systems.
• Perform due diligence and background research at the request of Legal and HR as needed and approved.
• Implement research and investigative solutions aligned with corporate security strategy and budget guidelines.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of information sources, products and technologies.

Threat Assessment

• Implement standards for timely and accurate threat assessment related to persons of interest or suspicious activities.
• Develop improvements for threat assessment protocols, workflows, and triaging methods.
• Liaise with law enforcement, consultants, peers, and threat assessment professionals.
• Act as the primary contact for time‑sensitive threat notifications and assessments.
• Escalate emergency situations or other time‑sensitive threats to department and company leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in investigations, research, intelligence, analytics, or security operations (leadership experience and time‑sensitive security situations a plus).
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build productive relationships across levels and functions.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Relevant certifications or credentials in Threat Assessment, Intelligence Analysis, or Investigations preferred.
• Private‑sector or corporate security experience preferred.

Location

On‑site at the CAA office in Los Angeles with travel requirements.

Compensation

Annual base salary range of $160,000 – $184,000 in Los Angeles. Eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws regarding reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.