Researcher, Online Threat Intelligence

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Researcher to join our Online Threat Intelligence team in London. As the Researcher you will be responsible for conducting open-source intelligence research to support a complex threat intelligence programme.

Tasks and responsibilities

Research and information gathering

• Conduct research across multiple venues to identify possible threats and threatening discourse surrounding our clients.
• Identify existing and emerging trends in negative chatter surrounding our clients.
• Gather information on individuals and groups posing a threat to our clients and their assets through open source, social media and deep and dark web research.
• When tasked, conduct research on specific topics to contribute to bespoke threat assessments.
• Research new sources of information and develop capabilities to collect and analyse information in support of the team’s mission.

Consulting responsibilities

• Deliver clear and concise written analysis to contribute to the production of high-quality bespoke threat assessments.
• Communicate effectively to conduct peer review of intelligence outputs to support and enhance the quality of final deliverables.  

Requirements

Essential

• Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis
• Ability to prepare concise written reports with strong attention to detail
• Experience in directing, collecting and analysing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.

Preferred

• Practical knowledge of the deep and dark web threat landscape
• Knowledge of additional languages preferable

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Open source intelligence qualifications preferable.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.