ODDIN is a corporate threat intelligence and due diligence consultancy firm specialising in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Web Intelligence (WEBINT). We are seeking an Intelligence Analyst on a self-employed contract basis (initially 3 months, leading to 12 months following demonstration of capability) to assist with ongoing projects. The role would suit graduates or postgraduates looking to pursue a career in intelligence, international relations, due diligence, or corporate resilience/compliance/risk management.
Salary:
* £25,000 p/a (pro-rata)
Duties:
* To support ongoing OSINT projects, delivering industry-leading research and analysis for multinational clients.
* Daily online monitoring to diagnose and analyse threats within various online channels. Including social media, traditional media, online aggregators and subscription services.
* Produce professional standard written intelligence reports analysing risks relating to world business and international politics.
* Provide ad-hoc research and analysis support to other ODDIN employees as and when required.
Role:
* Junior analyst, reporting to company director.
* Initial 3-month contract, with the opportunity to extend to 12-months following demonstration of suitability for the position.
* Full-time, Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00, at our office in Taunton, Somerset.
* Self-employed basis, invoicing every four weeks.
Experience:
* A university degree, ideally in one of the following subjects: Intelligence and Security, International Relations, Politics, or Law. Adjacent degrees will be considered.
* Previous experience working in a position involving intelligence/due diligence is desirable.
Skills:
Required:
* Utmost confidentiality and respect of clients’ sensitive information and readiness to work under NDA conditions.
* Understanding of current affairs and risks faced by multinational corporations.
* Timely diagnosis and assessment of threats/red flags and ability to concisely analyse such risks.
* Production of professional standard intelligence reports outlining and analysing qualitative threat information, following induction into the company.
* Maturity, self-motivation, discipline and eagerness to support the business from the outset. The position comes with a significant level of responsibility and candidates must be prepared to work hard and take on-board constructive criticism.
* Must enjoy working independently or in small groups.
Desired:
* Familiarity with the intelligence cycle and intelligence reports.
Process:
* Candidates who meet the criteria above should send the following :
1. CV
2. Covering letter
3. (Ideally) Example of intelligence or business-related writing (e.g. a university assignment).
4. Selected applicants will be asked to complete a short research and written analysis task of a non-specific intelligence case in their own time.
5. Candidates who pass this stage will be invited to an online interview process.