Embedded Threat Intelligence Analyst Team Leader

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services.

The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees to build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry.

Key attributes of Sibylline employees are:

• Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Clarity of thought and analytical flair
• Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence
• The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams
• Excellent attention to detail

Position Summary 

The Threat Intelligence Analyst Team Leader is embedded within our client’s account as part of the Global Intelligence and Threat Monitoring (GITM) function. As Team Leader, you will lead one regional element of a 24/7 team of analysts operating globally as part of a tight-knit operation delivering actionable intelligence to support client decision-makers. 

You will be responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of timely and accurate intelligence on threats and risks to the client globally. As the Threat Intelligence Analyst Team Leader, you will manage the analyst team on a day-to-day basis, ensure high-quality analytical outputs, drive continuous improvement of monitoring and assessment processes, and provide leadership during incidents and crisis situations.  

Full support and guidance will be provided, including training and professional development.   

This is an onsite role working from 9 am - 5 pm in the UK five days a week based at the client’s office. There may be an occasional need to work out-of-hours, weekends, and public holidays during emergencies and time-sensitive matters. 

Essential Functions / Responsibilities 

• Lead and supervise the team’s monitoring of open source, social media, and vendor feeds for global security threats. 
• Oversee the drafting and quality assurance of incident alerts and analytical reports, ensuring outputs are timely, credible, and provide actionable insight to internal stakeholders. 
• Provide leadership and direction during ongoing incidents, including senior management updates and crisis management briefings. 
• Ensure effective escalation, incident triage, and adherence to established procedures across the team.  
• Support threat monitoring requirements related to client operations, travel, and events, ensuring team readiness and coverage. 
• Drive optimisation of processes, SOPs, and analytical methodologies to improve delivery of intelligence products and notifications. 
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance oversight to analysts, fostering a high-performing and resilient team culture. 
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to ensure intelligence outputs align with operational needs and business priorities.  
• Support the growth of the intelligence function by developing and innovating assessment techniques in collaboration with other team leads. 
• Display creative thinking and consulting skills to deliver a continually improving service supporting the global business. 
• Collaborate with global Sibylline teams to share best practices, tools, and insights.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Expert knowledge of geopolitical issues, security threats, criminal trends, and their impact on private sector operations and business continuity. 
• Strong understanding of how global security incidents impact staff, assets, and operations, with the ability to rapidly assess business impact. 
• Advanced research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information and generate actionable intelligence. 
• Experience using threat monitoring tools, open-source research techniques, and mass notification platforms (e.g. Everbridge). 
• Strong data analysis and visualisation capability, with experience handling large datasets. 
• Leadership capability with demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and inspire team members.  
• Ability to work effectively in high-tempo environments, balancing independent work with team collaboration. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and impactful written and verbal briefings.  
• Ability to work flexibly to ensure client intelligence requirements are consistently met. 
• Preferred knowledge in environmental hazards, natural disasters, climate risk, crime data analysis, or GIS mapping tools (e.g. ESRI). 
• Preferred technical competency with analytical platforms (e.g. IBM i2, Tableau, Splunk, Recorded Future, Palantir). 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in security studies, international relations, business management, risk management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in threat monitoring, intelligence analysis, or geopolitical risk roles. 
• 1–3 years of leadership or team management experience. 
• Experience within corporate intelligence, GSOC/SOC, or similar operational security environments. 
• Preferred additional languages competencies 
• Preferred professional network or engagement with industry bodies (e.g. OSAC, ASIS, AIRIP)

Interview Process   

• Panel interview with some of the team members and hiring managers at Sibylline  

Research indicates that certain groups are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single requirement. If you feel you meet some of the requirements and can offer a unique perspective to this role, we strongly encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit we're looking for! 

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture, and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.