Geopolitical/OSINT Analyst

Grade Level (for internal use): 07 You’ll be part of the Economic and Country Risk - OSINT team responsible for using hybrid machine-human sources to collect and enhance data about global security and political risks and using that to power a range of innovative predictive applications to better understand what is happening and changing in the world. Monitor and collect key political and global security events across assigned countries, ensuring comprehensive coverage of critical developments. Utilize licensed platforms and OSINT methodologies to systematically identify and extract relevant intelligence events on a global scale. Assess and verify the authenticity, credibility, and reliability of sources before integrating events into the intelligence database. Draft and publish well-structured, analytical intelligence summaries that accurately capture key event details. Ensure precise attribution of collected events, maintaining consistency in event categorization and metadata tagging. Conduct quality control checks on all collected information, identifying inconsistencies and ensuring adherence to data accuracy standards. Continuously identify and integrate new sources, with a focus on primary, region-specific, and high-reliability intelligence channels. Collaborate to contextualize terrorism data into wider security risk frameworks and client deliverables. Support research initiatives and provide analytical assistance for special projects as required by the business. Strictly adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data collection, categorization, and processing, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines. Maintain and update documentation for assigned countries, ensuring accuracy and completeness in the intelligence collection plan. Support operations across flexible shifts, including on public holidays, any other S&P Global provided holidays, and on weekends (during emergency crises like protests/riots/or any other political violence in the assigned region/country) Competencies Bachelors /Masters In Political Science, Internation Relations, International Affairs, Public Policy, Economics, Defense and Strategic Studies. Knowledge On OSINT Broad knowledge of geopolitical affairs and global awareness of influences on business goals and strategies Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment Excellent Computer and Analytical skills Excellent attention to detail Excellent command of the  English Language (written and spoken) Knowledge and understanding of different cultures and regions Fluent in English (Not Mandatory but one or more languages - French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, South East Asian language preferred), with excellent written and verbal communication skills. What’s In It For You?

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