Embedded Intelligence Analyst

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 an Intelligence Analyst to join our team, embedded in our client's Enterprise Security & Preparedness function. You will be responsible for researching, analysing, and building products to assess risks and opportunities around the client's people, operations, strategy, and brand reputation. You will be an intelligence practitioner who has a passion for analysis, problem-solving, advising and informing decision-makers. 

In this role, you would be instrumental in developing finished intelligence products for the APAC region, used to inform the client's business decision makers. In addition, you will engage directly with stakeholders within the client organisation to interpret their requirements, provide immediate support and consulting, and leverage in-depth support from the core Sibylline team. 

This is a full-time role working 5 days a week in the office in Pune, India.

Responsibilities 

• Monitor global events, emerging threats, and market developments that could disrupt manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain networks 
• Produce forward-looking assessments of geopolitical risks, including sanctions, conflict, regulatory changes, and political unrest 
• Develop tailored intelligence reports with strategic insight on various geopolitical topics, and have a sharp enthusiasm for corporate security, analysis and problem-solving
• Identify and assess risks such as geopolitical instability, trade policy changes, and natural disasters 
• Collect intelligence information and track threats and geopolitical developments that directly or indirectly affect the client's assets, people, and interests globally. 
• Conduct pre-travel risk assessments for employees travelling internationally, including threat environment, health considerations, and local security conditions 
• Utilise OSINT, subscription intelligence platforms, and internal data sources to monitor and assess risk 
• Maintain and improve intelligence databases, watchlists, and reporting templates 
• Gather social media analysis and proactively monitor, research and alert around changing trends or potential impact on the client 

Requirements 

• BA degree in International Relations or similar   
• Existing authorisation to live and work in India
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work in the client's office, 5 days a week 
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in corporate intelligence or in related fields 
• Strong analytical, oral, and written presentation skills, including the ability to deliver communications centred on the target audience 
• Ability to produce quality finished intelligence products for short deadlines, as well as continuing to maintain analysis for and report on long-term strategic assessments 
• Knowledge of specific regional dynamics, including geopolitical, security, and social situations, is essential 
• Willingness to innovate and introduce new ideas, and an understanding of differences in standards and culture across various geographies 
• Ability to remain flexible, with demonstrated ability to conduct intelligence gathering and investigations with little to no direct supervision 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 
• Have a high level of integrity and initiative 
• Excellent research skills, and ability to rapidly digest, evaluate and "sift" large quantities of information 

Nice to have 

• Mandarin language skills 

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.