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 an experienced Intelligence Analyst to join us in an embedded role for a global social media client. You will be based in the client's Global Physical Security Intelligence Team, and your primary focus will be on EMEA, with the ability to support on global cross-regional projects as required. In this role, you will assist the client in making decisions about the safety and security of its people, assets, operations and reputation in the EMEA region.
You will be responsible for leveraging advanced analytical and investigative techniques to identify and assess risks to the client's business, provide actionable intelligence and support decision-making for key security functions, including protective intelligence, crisis management and travel security. You will monitor intelligence sources, conduct risk assessments and produce strategic and tactical intelligence products.
This is an onsite role at the client's London office, working Monday to Friday 9 am - 6 pm, with the potential to work remotely one day a week. There may be an occasional need to work out-of-hours during emergencies and time-sensitive matters.
Responsibilities
Monitor open-source and vendor intelligence feeds to identify risks to business operations in the EMEA region
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for personnel, assets, operations, travel, and special events
Produce strategic and tactical reports to deliver proactive and in-depth analysis and actionable insight to client stakeholders, to enable them to drive mitigation measures
Deliver situational awareness reporting to support crisis response and business continuity
Investigate threat actors, including those operating in illicit online communities, and assess their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Conduct investigations and threat assessments for persons/groups of interest as part of the overall management of threats to the client's employees, assets, and operations
Conduct OSINT analysis, including deep and dark web monitoring
Develop and implement protective intelligence gathering, assessment, and dissemination protocols
Manage intelligence requirements, centralise relevant sources, and ensure comprehensive intelligence coverage
Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to align intelligence efforts with business needs
Lead cross-functional intelligence projects around high-impact events and emerging threats
Safeguard sensitive and confidential information
Display innovation, implementing the latest techniques, tools and best practices to support a global intelligence function
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as International Relations, Security Studies, Journalism, Business Management
Approximately 4-5 years of experience in intelligence collection, analysis, and production, with a focus on business risk and security
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and fluency in at least one regional language
Keen interest in developing and learning new skills
Strong proficiency in OSINT sources, methods and tools (e.g., Brandwatch, Liferaft, Skopenow, Flashpoint) and investigative resources (e.g., Clear, LexisNexis), including deep and dark web sources
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret and collect intelligence information, track threats and geopolitical developments, and determine their impact to business staff, assets, operations and reputation
Experience investigating threat actors, documenting TTPs, and contributing to tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence
High-level experience in geopolitical risk, violent actor behaviours and activities, and other risk areas relevant to a global tech company
Experience leveraging data analysis tools and techniques; SQL and/or Python preferred
Excellent ability to deliver verbal and written briefings to stakeholders, customise intelligence output to stakeholder needs, and build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cross-functionally across global teams and adapt to evolving intelligence needs
Experience in managing complex projects and priorities with a high degree of autonomy
Ability to innovate and identify potential opportunities to enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness within own area of work, including developing own knowledge to increase effectiveness
Nice to have
Further professional certification or post-graduate education
Membership in professional intelligence or security organizations (e.g., ASIS, ATAP, AIRIP, Analysts' Roundtable)
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.
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