Embedded NORAM Intelligence Analyst en Sibylline Ltd

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

Position Summary

We are looking for an Intelligence Analyst to join us in an embedded role for our global financial data and media client. You will be based in the client’s Security Operations team, and contributing to international geopolitical and security analysis, risk assessments and advisory services.

You will be responsible for providing tailored tactical and strategic intelligence analysis and consulting to the client as part of a tight-knit team. You will be monitoring, analyzing and advising the client on adverse developments that could affect the safety, security, operational continuity and reputation of the business. Such developments include but are not limited to political instability and unrest, crime, terrorism, governance risks and cyber threats.

This is an onsite role at the client’s New York office, working Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm, with the potential to work remotely one day a week. There may be occasional need to work out-of-hours during emergencies and time-sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor online sources to gather and analyze information that could impact the client’s people, assets, operations and reputation, with a particular focus on the NORAM region
• Utilize all available resources - including open sources and vendor feeds - to create tailored, high-impact, actionable insights and recommendations
• Deliver regular intelligence products to forecast tactical and strategic risks in key locations, and provide ad hoc geopolitical analysis in response to world events
• Display innovation, implementing the latest techniques, tools and best practices to support a global intelligence function
• Brief executives as needed on key developments, trends and content
• Provide situational updates to senior stakeholders during incidents / crises
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Support the incident management function as needed, in accordance with established SOPs for escalation and after-action reviews
• Perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the client as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience, knowledge and interest in current affairs, international relations and emerging security threats, with expertise in political and security dynamics in North America (primarily the United States and Canada)
• 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 prioritize and manage multiple scheduled tasks, requests and sources of information in an organized 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 problem-solving skills and interpersonal abilities
• Deep interest and broad understanding of world affairs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Security, Intelligence, Risk, Geopolitics, or a relevant field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent professional experience. Master’s degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a corporate security setting or similar public/private sector environments, or a combination of education and experience
• Spanish language skills, preferred.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization, preferred.

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 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.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This position is moderately self-directed and requires understanding and compliance with company policies, procedures, and values. The position works in an on-site office environment utilizing a computer and standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to interact collaboratively with the team and stakeholders, and communicate via phone or text messaging. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The position may require travel up to 5%

Additional Information:

• Salary: $85,000- $90,000 Annually
• Medical Insurance - Sibylline pays 80% of premiums, Employee pays 20%
• Dental Insurance – Fully Employee Paid
• Vision Insurance – Sibylline pays 100% of employee premiums, Employee pays for additional family members
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Long Term/Short Term Disability – Sibylline pays 100% for employees
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Sibylline pays 100% for employees
• 401(k) with up to 5% company matching
• 20 paid days accrued per year
• 56 hours sick time per year frontloaded, NY Specific
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)