Embedded Security Analyst (Mandarin Language)

Job Description

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced security analyst to join us in an embedded role for our technology client. In this role, you will utilise the latest industry technologies and practices to identify, analyse, and advise on threats and risks that could affect the client’s people, operations, and data. This role will have a particular focus on developments related to the AI sector, including but not limited to intellectual property protection, information leaks, competitor analysis, emerging markets and activism trends.

You will be responsible for leveraging advanced analytical and investigative techniques to create insightful analysis in accordance with strict deadlines, including presenting and incorporating relevant data and visualisations. You will also engage directly with client stakeholders across multiple functions to interpret and refine intelligence needs and provide consulting support.

This is a hybrid role working a 4-days-on, 3-days-off schedule, either Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Weekday shifts will be based on site at the client’s London office, with weekend shifts worked remotely from home.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on AI trends and sector developments, and assess implications for the client’s operations and reputation
• Use all-source intelligence (including alert feeds, traditional and social media, and in-house sources) to monitor for security incidents and trends within the client’s areas of operation and locations and determine the likely impact to staff, assets, operations, events, and reputation
• Produce intelligence products on a range of physical threats and risks specific to an AI company
• Escalate security incidents to client stakeholders, following efficient and rehearsed procedures
• Monitor and respond to threat actors and persons of interest (POIs), developing an assessment of their intent, capability, and tactics
• Support internal stakeholders with ad hoc reporting on geopolitical developments, scenario planning, forecasts, and other related topics
• Display creative thinking and consulting skills to deliver a continually improving service for the client
• Be an effective member of a small team, focused on delivery of lean, high-impact services
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to determine how AI, geopolitical and security threats could impact private sector personnel, data, and operations
• Excellent research skills, with the ability to rapidly digest, evaluate and “sift” large quantities of information from a range of sources
• Analytical flair, with the ability to provide rigorous, creative insight into complex situations.
• Ability to interpret, organise, and visualise data
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• High-level competency with MS Office/Google Suite tools