Intelligence Analyst (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

About the role

Control Risks supports clients with rapidly growing global operations, helping them secure staff, information and other assets in complex and sometimes hostile environments. It is looking for an Intelligence Analyst to support a large media-sector client based in Singapore, on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor local-language and social media sources for events, developments and indicators affecting personal safety, talent, productions or business continuity across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Gather, assess and manage intelligence on regional and global developments using internal and external sources.
• Conduct open-source research and assess the potential impact of crises on people and operations.
• Produce concise, accurate and timely intelligence reports.
• Apply subject-matter expertise and established analytical methods to assess and respond to emerging risks and crises.
• Work with security colleagues across time zones to keep coverage continuous.
• Carry out due diligence research as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional studies or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in intelligence, travel security, protective intelligence, security analysis, threat management, risk management, social listening, trust and safety or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently monitoring and assessing live threats or reputational risk, with escalation and a clear recommendation.
• Ability to synthesize raw data from multiple, unrelated sources into a coherent product.
• Strong written English; APAC regional expertise; Japanese strongly preferred but not required; other regional languages beneficial.
• Experience in media, entertainment or production is a plus; the right to live and work in Singapore is required.