Senior Intelligence Analyst, UK

SPS; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Embark on the most meaningful chapter of your career by safeguarding people, their assets, and their reputations. At SPS, we offer exciting opportunities across business, medical, security, and evacuation response sectors. Join a dynamic team where you'll tackle diverse and challenging projects that truly make a difference.

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Intelligence Analyst to join our Corporate Team in Hereford, UK.

This position requires working a Hybrid Schedule from our Hereford, UK Headquarters. Candidates must be able to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The candidate must be able to work effectively within the team and must understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships. Successful candidates will have an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for finding new opportunities, problem-solving, an ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, and a commitment to personal growth. Organizational change, evolving stakeholder relationships, and a variable world situation influence the work that we do, and the candidate must be able to adapt easily to such changes. Analysts are keenly aware of geopolitical risks, and they assess how those risks might impact global operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review intelligence reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to client tradecraft/intelligence report standards.
• Coordinate and assign work projects to team members.
• Liaise with operations team members to accomplish assignments and team projects.
• Onboard new analysts to client systems and train them on Concentric tools and intelligence methodology.
• Assess risks and threats, monitor social media, analyze the risk profile of company assets or events, situational crisis monitoring, and other support as needed, referencing publicly available information.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and global awareness to craft clear, insightful geopolitical assessments for corporate clients, including monitoring international developments, evaluating political and security risks, and translating complex global events into actionable intelligence that informs client decision-making.
• Identify trends and forecast impacts on corporate operations, reputation, and travel. Experience producing tailored briefings and written products for business audiences is essential.
• Assist team members by performing the initial collection of intelligence points as requested to support intelligence research and production.
• Develop and maintain intelligence processes to meet changing requirements and prevent strategic surprise.
• Conduct research on international locations where clients may visit, including crime and safety risks, political stability, travel safety regarding hotels and event venues, local customs and courtesies, and transportation best practices.
• Provide data-driven analytic assessments about potential operational and strategic threats or risks to the company.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in political science, international affairs, economics, business, or related field, or 7-10+ years of related experience providing intelligence or risk analysis.
• Ability to meet client needs, including working nights and/or weekends to accommodate event support.
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to assimilate intelligence content from numerous sources into products that effectively communicate risk and threat environments.
• Ability to effectively assess and evaluate sensitive situations and quickly respond to critical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to transform data and technical details into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• This position requires working a Hybrid Schedule from our Hereford, UK Headquarters, at least 3 days per week.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related field or 7-10+ years of related experience providing intelligence or risk analysis.
• Experience with the intelligence cycle.
• Experience with private sector consulting, advisory, or high-tech companies.
• Experience leveraging technological resources for research and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to create data-driven insights based on an understanding of stakeholder needs.
  
  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary to be discussed during the interview.
• 20 Vacation Days plus Bank Holidays (8).
• Personal Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal needs.
• Enrollment into the pension scheme to which SPS contributes 3% of your salary.
  
  

SPS Global acknowledges the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognizes that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. SPS Global is committed to programs and initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion that better our organization and our greater community. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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