Open Source Intelligence Analyst

Job description

Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? In a world of shifting threats, Concentric is your trusted ally. Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you’ve been searching for!

Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts.

Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values:

Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results

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Concentric - “Your World Secured”

We are currently looking to hire an Open Source Intelligence Analyst to join our team embedded with our client in Hong Kong!

*This role requires on-site work at our client’s Hong Kong office three days per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Hong Kong-based Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for monitoring open-source information to proactively identify and assess risks and threats to the client. This position requires superb communication skills and the capacity to assimilate intelligence content from numerous sources into products that effectively communicate risk and opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, assess, and report on critical and time-sensitive events and trends that pose physical safety and security risks to employees, operations, and assets worldwide. This includes drafting intelligence products to inform business decision-makers on geopolitical developments, civil unrest, violent extremism, crime, natural disasters, and related risk factors. Intelligence is also provided to support topics and operations such as crisis management, incident response, protective operations, employee travel, and significant events.
• Build and maintain a centralized database to identify, characterize, assess, and prioritize emerging risks to company partners, operations, and assets.
• Please support the annual review of the enterprise risk management programs to ensure captured risks and their scores are relevant, accurate, and current.
• Engage in discovery and feedback sessions with security and cross-functional peers to identify opportunities for new service offerings as well as improvement of existing services.
• Standardize collection practices, integrate tech-enabled solutions, build reporting templates, develop escalation protocols, and take other steps to improve workflows that increase intelligence monitoring, analysis, and reporting efficiencies.
• Develop and leverage data visualization capabilities to improve storytelling and make insights more accessible and compelling.
• Follow company procedures and processes aligned with industry best practices and the handling of confidential information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in political science, international affairs, economics, business, or related field
• 3+ years of related experience providing intelligence or risk analysis
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce strategic intelligence assessments and written products tailored to executive audiences.
• Experience leveraging technological resources for research and analysis
• Excellent critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills
• Familiar with basic macroeconomic concepts
• Comfortable with changing requirements and priorities
• Ability to proactively communicate status and identify risks
• Experience working with diverse partners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in international relations, security, or related field.
• Demonstrated deep substantive expertise on the Asia Pacific (AP) region.
• Language proficiencies relevant to the AP region, including Cantonese, Mandarin, and Korean.
• Experience in identifying global trends and drafting strategic intelligence products, to include authoring analytic assessments on strategic-level geopolitical developments.
• Experience working on a global team with global stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to process complex information.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and database management, including experience with tools such as Excel (advanced functions and pivot tables) and data visualization platforms (Tableau or Power BI).
• Demonstrated experience with the intelligence cycle, including data collection, information processing, analysis, and finished intelligence production.
• Proficiency in open-source intelligence platforms.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Wellness
• Time Off and Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free access to our Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App. Providing ²⁴⁄₇ access to trusted risk intelligence and remote support, helping you stay informed, prepared, and protected wherever you operate.
• Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities

Hong Kong Pay Range

$500,000—$500,000 HKD

Concentric and SPS Global acknowledge the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognize that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric and SPS Global are committed to programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing our organization and the broader 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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