Job Description

Company Description

About Sibylline

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services. The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high-profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees to build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry.


Key attributes of Sibylline employees are:

Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement Excellent written and spoken English Clarity of thought and analytical flair Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams Excellent attention to detail

About the Role

We are looking for a Due Diligence & Intelligence Analyst to join us in an embedded role for our global electric vehicle manufacturer client. You will be based in the client's Investigative & Due Diligence Intelligence team, and contributing to due diligence, OSINT monitoring, and geopolitical strategic intelligence assessments.


You will support with due diligence investigations and monitoring open source intelligence, social media and vendor feeds. You will be responsible for providing tailored strategic intelligence assessments and consulting to the client as part of a tight knit team. You will be responsible for monitoring, analysing and advising the client on adverse developments that could affect the operational continuity and reputation of the business. Such developments include but are not limited to supply chain disruption, regulatory and policy changes, political instability and unrest.


This is a fully remote role, working core hours Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours work for emergencies and time-sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular Due Diligence to identify Third Party, Brand, Merger & Acquisition, Legal and Compliance risks (such as forced labour), and on any other entity and / or individual required by the client Conduct background checks and Persons of Interest investigations, as required Monitor open-source, social media and vendor feeds, and conduct social listening, to gather and analyse information that could impact the client's brand, assets and reputation, with a global focus Deliver regular geopolitical intelligence products to forecast strategic risks, primarily regarding brand and operational disruption risks, and governance and policy changes, in key locations Provide ad hoc geopolitical analysis and regional impact assessments in response to key events, and conduct competitive intelligence gathering Track, record and present metrics on task deliverables Brief stakeholders as needed on key developments, trends and content Develop deep knowledge of the client's business operations and interests to better understand its requirements, concerns and needs Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders Display innovation, implementing the latest techniques, tools and best practices to support a global intelligence and due diligence function Perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the client

Requirements

Experience, knowledge and interest in current affairs, international relations and emerging security threats 1-3 years of experience working in a corporate security setting or similar public or private sector environments Experience conducting due diligence investigations and OSINT / social listening monitoring and analysis Ability to research and sift through large amounts of information to produce concise, insightful and actionable analysis and insights in accordance with tight deadlines Ability to prioritise and manage multiple scheduled tasks, requests and sources of information in an organised way and under minimal guidance Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Excellent English written and spoken communication skills, with a high attention to detail Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills and interpersonal abilities Deep interest and broad understanding of world affairs Must have the right to work in the UK

Nice to have

Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualifications in International Security, Intelligence, Risk, Geopolitics or other related disciplines, or equivalent professional experience Experience using OSINT and social media monitoring tools (e.g. Talkwalker, Clear, Down Jones, Factiva) and techniques (e.g. web scraping) Secondary language skills

Additional Information

Interview process:

Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member Timed written assessment (arranged at a time that suits you) to test writing and analytical capability Panel interview with some of the team members and hiring managers at Sibylline Meet and Greet with the client
Research indicates that certain groups are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single requirement. If you feel you meet some of the requirements and can offer a unique perspective to this role, we strongly encourage you to apply--you might be the perfect fit we're looking for!

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.