Intelligence Analyst - LATAM
London, United Kingdom
Sibylline Ltd
Global Risk Analysis - Embed Operations - Threat monitoring and reputation risk services. Sibylline is a strategic advisory firm, dedicated to helping decision-makers identify opportunities and mitigate risks in their operating environments.Company Description
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 build their own personal profiles 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.
Job Description
About the role
We are looking for an insightful geopolitical risk analyst to join our growing Americas team as a Latin America analyst. Based in our London office (currently hybrid), the Americas team supplies and maintains analytical and investigatory services on geopolitical and security developments in the region.
You will detect, analyse, and advise on adverse conditions that could affect our clients' safety, security, and operational continuity. These conditions include but are not limited to political instability and unrest, crime, terrorism, governance risks and an awareness of cyber threats. While the role is primarily focused on Latin America, you might be often faced with tasks of a global nature that require a broad understanding of intelligence in world affairs.
You will research and analyse a wide range of information and write regular high-quality analytical reports to strict deadlines, which deliver insight and value to our clients. In addition, you will be able to engage directly with clients to provide immediate support and consulting. Aside from written analysis, you will partake in podcasts and deliver presentations to expert audiences worldwide.
This is a hybrid role, requiring to work in the office at least 2 days a week.
Responsibilities
Plan, research, and write regular analytical reports delivering actionable insight to clients
Deliver on-call threat assessments tailored to client requirements
Actively monitor regional security incidents to determine potential impact and maintain an awareness of strategic trends throughout the region in order to update a global threat assessment scoring system
Provide analytical cover for other regional analysts, as required
Attend industry-standard events and promote Sibylline's reputation
Uphold Sibylline company standards, culture, and ethics within the team.
Requirements
At least 1 year of work experience in a related discipline
Master's degree in a related field, for example, International Relations, Politics, Security or Latin American Studies
Thorough knowledge of political, security, criminal, and governance issues in Latin America and a strong interest in security and intelligence
Working proficiency in Spanish (Fluent preferred)
Excellent research skills, and ability to rapidly digest, evaluate and “sift” large quantities of information.
Strong personal initiative: ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver solutions under minimal guidance.
Analytical flair: an ability to provide rigorous, creative insight into complex situations
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to work in both individual and team environments
Excellent attention to detail
High-level competency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Experience in working with large datasets and producing compelling visuals to illustrate analysis
Must have the right to work in the UK
Nice to have
Native regional insight; previous experience living or working in the region
Experience working in intelligence, geopolitical or security-related disciplines (public or private)
2 or more years of work experience in a related discipline
Experience in conducting corporate investigations and due diligence reports
Strong professional network
Experience working with highly confidential information
Confident working with large data sets
Other regional language skills (e.g. Portuguese)
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
Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture and lifestyle. The firm is committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Governance Risk analysis
Perks/benefits: Team events
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