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 experienced intelligence analyst to join an embedded intelligence and security operations team for a professional services client based in London. As the regional analyst, you will deliver a suite of intelligence products used to inform the client’s business decision-makers. 

In addition, you will engage directly with internal and external stakeholders, to interpret their requirements, provide support and consulting, and leverage Sibylline’s own suite of intelligence analytical reporting. You will work alongside other embedded regional analysts and the embedded Global Security Operations Centre analysts who provide a 24/7 global monitoring service to the client. 

You will be focusing on geopolitical and security issues in the APAC region, particularly focusing on the Indian subcontinent. You may also be asked to apply your analytical skillset to other regions across the globe, in support of other analysts. 

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm and requires working a minimum of 3 days per week in the client’s London office. 

Responsibilities 

• Monitor open-source intelligence to assess geopolitical events around the world that could impact the client’s global workforce and business operations 

• Design, deliver and refine a range of intelligence products delivering proactive and in-depth analysis, and actionable insight to internal stakeholders, including periodic reports and bespoke products 

• Brief executives as needed on key developments, trends and content. 

• Refine intelligence requirements by networking and supporting the growth of the intelligence function within the client company 

• Display innovation, implementing the latest techniques, tools and best practices to support a global intelligence function 

• Be an effective member of a small team, focused on the delivery of lean, high-impact services 

• Engage with local security, operations and other client teams to collect on-the-ground-truth and analyse and disseminate pertinent information to relevant stakeholders 

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Any other reasonable tasks requested by Client or any other Client Entity. 

Requirements 

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge and interest in current affairs, and international relations, particularly in APAC and the Indian Subcontinents 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as International Relations, Security Studies, Journalism, Business Management, or a related field 

• Approximately 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in corporate strategic intelligence 

• The candidate must be able to design and refine tailored intelligence reports with strategic insight on various geopolitical topics and travel security, with a sharp enthusiasm for corporate security and problem-solving 

• Deep interest and expertise in geopolitical issues, including knowledge of global politics, physical security, criminal, governance and information security issues; 

• Willingness to assist other regional analysts.  

• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret and collect intelligence information, track threats and geopolitical developments and determine their impact on business staff, assets, operations and reputation 

• Advanced open-source research and social media monitoring skills 

• Ability to rapidly digest, evaluate and “sift” large quantities of information 

• Analytical flair, with the ability to provide rigorous, creative insight into complex situations 

• Demonstrate excellent English written and spoken communication skills with high attention to detail 

• Ability to produce high-quality intelligence products for short deadlines, as well as maintain analysis for and report on long-term strategic assessments 

• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team and demonstrate strong cross-cultural awareness. 

Nice to have 

• Advanced degree (Master’s or above) in a related field; 

• Regional language skills 

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualifications in International Security, Intelligence, Risk, Geopolitics or other related disciplines, or equivalent professional experience. 

• Knowledge/ Interest in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Security Risk Management or other related fields. 

Interview Process

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member
• Timed written assessment (arranged at the time that suits you) to test writing and analytical capability.
• Panel interview with Sibylline hiring manager and members of the embedded team.
• Meet and Greet with the client.

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.