Protective Intelligence Research Analyst

About the position

The Protective Intelligence Research Analyst at American Express plays a crucial role in analyzing and assessing threats to the company's executives, colleagues, and assets globally. This position involves gathering, analyzing, and producing actionable intelligence to support informed decision-making across various levels of the organization. The analyst will work closely with key stakeholders to enhance operational readiness and provide critical insights into potential threats.

Responsibilities
? Maintain and enhance priority intelligence requirements aligned with stakeholder needs.
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? Leverage OSINT and proprietary information to create written intelligence products.
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? Support protective intelligence investigations involving threats to leaders and facilities.
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? Produce and present threat assessments and briefings that are cohesive and professional.
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? Build and maintain partnerships with key teams/functions within the company.
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? Interact rapidly at all levels of the organization to provide subject matter expertise on threats.
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? Provide after-hours support as required.

Requirements
? 10 years' experience in a large mission-critical environment in executive protection, criminal justice, intelligence, security, or related disciplines.
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? Previous experience with FBI BAU, US Secret Service, or similar organizations preferred.
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? Direct Intelligence Community (IC) experience, IC cleared.
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? In-depth understanding of threats affecting executives and corporate assets.
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? Working knowledge in executive protection, federal law enforcement, and related areas.
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? Experience with threat intelligence sharing communities in both IC and private sector.
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? Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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? Advanced understanding of investigative techniques and threat-based intelligence analysis.
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? Strong verbal and written communication skills, including analytic writing and interpersonal skills.
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? Experience in data visualization and structured analytic techniques.
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? Ability to assess the significance and reliability of information.
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? Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves
? Relevant advanced degree preferred.

Benefits
? Competitive base salaries
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? Bonus incentives
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? 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
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? Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
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? Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
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? Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements
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? 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents
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? Free access to global on-site wellness centers
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? Free and confidential counseling support through Healthy Minds program
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? Career development and training opportunities