Analyst
Role Overview
BEACON RED seeks an experienced Intelligence Analyst to support risk-informed decisions across global operations, third-party partnerships, and supply chain networks.
The role identifies, assesses, and monitors threats; conducts intelligence-driven risk assessments; and provides actionable insights to protect operations, assets, and strategic objectives.
The candidate should understand geopolitical, operational, and third-party risks and translate complex intelligence into recommendations for stakeholders.
Key Skills for This Role
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About EDGE
EDGE is a UAE-headquartered advanced technology group focused on defence and emerging technologies.
The group includes more than 35 specialised companies and centres of excellence and is based in Abu Dhabi.
About the role
BEACON RED seeks an experienced Intelligence Analyst to support risk-informed decisions across global operations, third-party partnerships, and supply chain networks.
The role identifies, assesses, and monitors threats; conducts intelligence-driven risk assessments; and provides actionable insights to protect operations, assets, and strategic objectives.
The candidate should understand geopolitical, operational, and third-party risks and translate complex intelligence into recommendations for stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging risks and threats that may affect business operations.
- Monitor global events, geopolitical developments, regulatory changes, and other external factors affecting resilience.
- Assess third-party, vendor, and supply chain security, compliance, operational, and reputational risks.
- Support due diligence, investigations, and risk assessments of suppliers, partners, and other external entities.
- Analyze patterns, trends, and indicators to provide proactive warning of threats and vulnerabilities.
- Prepare intelligence reports, threat assessments, and risk briefings for leaders and stakeholders.
- Improve risk assessment methodologies, screening frameworks, and analytical processes.
- Collaborate across teams to identify, assess, and mitigate operational and strategic risks.
- Provide intelligence support during incidents, investigations, and rapidly evolving situations.
- Present clear findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Maintain records and reporting in line with internal governance requirements.
Basic qualifications
- At least 5 years of professional experience in intelligence, risk management, investigations, security, compliance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of corporate experience in a relevant risk, intelligence, investigations, compliance, or security function.
- Intelligence analysis background and ability to assess complex threats and risks in a commercial context.
- Strong experience in risk management, corporate investigations, or business operations.
- Ability to research multiple sources, analyze information, and develop actionable intelligence products.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in dynamic, international environments.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in supply chain security, third-party risk, supplier due diligence, or related functions is preferred.
- Experience assessing geopolitical, regulatory, operational, cyber, fraud, corruption, or compliance-related risks is preferred.
- Experience with the Five Eyes intelligence community, NATO, allied defence, or security environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with intelligence collection, OSINT, due diligence, and investigative methodologies is preferred.
- Experience supporting multinational organizations in complex international environments is preferred.
- Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into concise, actionable assessments is preferred.
Why choose EDGE
- EDGE offers learning academy and digital learning opportunities, career support, and opportunities to collaborate internationally.
- Compensation is described as competitive and tax-free; benefits may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance, and education allowances, depending on role and seniority.
Language
- English proficiency is required for all roles unless a job posting states otherwise.
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