Geopolitical Risk Analyst Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

This position is not a Cyber Security role.

Control Risks is seeking a qualified Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Analyst to support a prominent client in managing and mitigating security risks associated with their global operations. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in the monitoring and assessment of various threats that may impact the integrity and safety of personnel, assets, and operations.

This role will be part of a 24/7/365 function, and as such will require holiday and weekend work. This application is for the Night Shift, covering 11:00 pm ET-8:00 am ET either Sunday-Wednesday, or Wednesday-Saturday.

Key responsibilities of the GSOC Analyst will include:

• Monitor worldwide events; identify events with the potential to impact the Client's personnel, assets, and operations. Examples of relevant event categories include, but are not limited to: natural disasters, transportation disruptions, political instability, terrorism, crime, and geopolitical developments
• Draft and review concise notifications for distribution to the Client's decision-makers and global security leaders
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of other global security professionals in support of the GSOC's 24/7/365 operations
• Facilitate the Client's crisis management response; coordinate incident escalations and emergency communications to site, regional, and enterprise-level global security leadership
• Track, monitor, and mitigate any potential risks to executive and company C-suit leadership during travel
• Conduct detailed written and verbal situation briefings to global security executives and higher
• Participate in training and exercises to ensure GSOC team proficiency and compliance with standard operating procedures
• Conduct after-action reviews (AARs) to identify lessons learned and best practices
• Work with the Client's Global Security team and vendors
• Ability to collaborate with Global Security's Protective Services and Systems & Technology team
• Ability to exhibit diplomacy, professionalism, and calm under pressure during critical incidents
• Ability to multi-task and track multiple occurring events

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., international relations, security studies, political science) is preferred.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in corporate security, governmental security, or an equivalent role is required.
• Familiarity with global risk intelligence tools and incident response protocols is essential.
• Experience with emergency mass notification and travel risk management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to analyze open-source information critically and to conduct thorough incident assessments.
• Proficiency in professional communication, both verbal and written, to effectively disseminate information.
• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, reflecting professionalism and composure under pressure.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

The base salary range for this position is $70000-80000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Control Risksparticipatesin the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.