Geopolitical & Counterintelligence Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically rigorous Embedded Intelligence Analyst to join our team. This role is ideal for an intelligence professional with a strong foundation in open-source analysis and a demonstrated ability to assess complex global risks in support of corporate security and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience with geopolitical intelligence and a background in Counterintelligence.

Conduct in-depth, proactive analysis of open-source intelligence (OSINT) to identify and assess threats and emerging risks, including geopolitical developments, violent extremism, and civil unrest, with direct implications for Client personnel, operations, and broader business interests.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically rigorous Embedded Geopolitical & Counterintelligence Analyst to join our team. This role is ideal for an intelligence professional with a strong foundation in open-source analysis and a demonstrated ability to assess complex global risks in support of corporate security and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience with geopolitical intelligence and a background in Counterintelligence.

Conduct in-depth, proactive analysis of open-source intelligence (OSINT) to identify and assess threats and emerging risks, including geopolitical developments, violent extremism, and civil unrest, with direct implications for Client personnel, operations, and broader business interests.

This position will require the candidate to work East Coast Hours.

• Produce timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence reports and due diligence assessments that inform decision-making across security, policy, and public affairs functions.
• Provide investigative support to cross-functional teams addressing counterintelligence, insider threats, and broader threat management initiatives.
• Enhance the effectiveness of internal research, monitoring, and enforcement capabilities, including the application of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
• Deliver concise, executive-level briefings on key global developments, trends, and security-related content.
• Supply real-time situational updates to senior leadership during crises and critical incidents.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to gather intelligence requirements and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key external partners across the private sector, government, academia, and international networks to support global risk monitoring and response, particularly in non-U.S. markets.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of demonstrated expertise in intelligence analysis, including a strong grasp of analytic tradecraft and experience producing content for government or private sector audiences.
• Deep understanding of international affairs, global systems, and the geopolitical landscape, particularly as it relates to security and macroeconomic stability.
• Practical experience in investigative or counterintelligence disciplines; familiarity with nation-state threats, espionage, or technology-transfer investigations is preferred.
• Complementary skills in areas such as communications, brand strategy, data visualization, graphic design, or multimedia production are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment under ambiguity, and manage projects with evolving requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with comfort working across distributed teams and virtual environments.
• Flexible and proactive work ethic, with a commitment to setting clear expectations, managing timelines effectively, and contributing to broader team objectives when needed.

The base salary range for this position is $80000-90000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.