Overview
The Security & Geopolitical Risk Advisory role will suit an individual with a strong background in defence, intelligence, or security operations who is looking to apply their experience in a strategic, commercial setting.
The successful candidate will play a key role in research, analysis, project management, and delivery — supporting a wide range of client engagements and developing their expertise in commercial advisory work. This role may be of particular interest to candidates who are seeking the opportunity to transition from operational or government service into a corporate advisory environment, working closely with senior colleagues to help clients navigate complex geopolitical, operational, and security risks.
The role may involve international travel, including to higher-risk or challenging environments, to support client projects, conduct on-the-ground assessments, or engage with regional partners.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery
- Support the design and delivery of security and geopolitical risk projects for corporate and financial clients.
- Conduct open-source and specialist research to assess country, political, and security risks.
- Where required, visit project sites in higher-risk or challenging environments and liaise with senior stakeholders.
- Draft high-quality written reports, briefings, and presentations for internal and external use.
- Contribute to the preparation of security risk assessments, situational analyses, and mitigation strategies.
- Participate in client meetings and briefings, supporting senior colleagues in presenting findings and recommendations.
- Maintain consistent communication with internal project leads to ensure high- quality, on-time delivery.
Research & Analysis
- Gather, analyse, and synthesise qualitative and quantitative data from diverse open and proprietary sources.
- Monitor global, regional and local developments that could impact client operations, investments, or personnel safety.
- Apply structured analytical frameworks to assess threats, vulnerabilities, and geopolitical dynamics.
- Maintain accurate records of sources, research, and project documentation.
- Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership, including internal updates, research briefs, and publications.
Associate & Network Coordination
- Support the management and coordination of freelance associates and regional experts.
- Assist with briefing, debriefing, and quality control of external research inputs.
- Help identify and onboard new associates with relevant regional or thematic expertise.
Business Development Support
- Assist senior team members with research and preparation of pitch materials, credentials, and proposals.
- Contribute to the scoping of potential client projects through background research and data analysis.
- Represent the company professionally at conferences, workshops, and networking events when required.
Risk & Compliance
- Uphold confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism in all client and associate interactions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Proactively flag risk management or ethical issues to project leads or the Managing Partner.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within:
- Armed Forces, law enforcement, intelligence, or government service, or
- Corporate security, risk advisory, or crisis management roles.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills with attention to accuracy and clarity.
- Ability to synthesise complex geopolitical and security information into practical advice.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Familiarity with intelligence or risk analysis tools and methodologies.
- Willingness to travel to international operating environments or high-risk regions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a demonstrable ability to learn and adapt to new applications
Desirable
- Prior experience in consulting or the risk advisory sector.
- Foreign language capability (especially Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, or French).
Company Benefits
- Mission-oriented, disciplined, and reliable — with a strong sense of integrity.
- Curious and adaptable — eager to transition field experience into strategic advisory work.
- Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Calm under pressure and comfortable working to tight deadlines.
- Keen to develop commercial awareness and grow within a business-focused advisory firm.
