Citi Security And Investigative Services - Intelligence Lead Analyst

Citi Security and Investigative Services (CSIS) is a full-service security and investigative team that protects the assets, integrity, and reputation of Citi and its clients. We accomplish this by offering in-house professional security services and independent investigations to clients across all of Citi's businesses and regions, and partnerships with other Citi business groups, law enforcement agencies, governments and industry counterparts.

The CSIS Lead Intelligence Analyst is responsible for coordinating, refining, and executing tactical and strategic geopolitical intelligence analysis and production in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This position coordinates implemented processes and tasks pertaining to the analysis and production of assessments and specialized products in consultation with Intelligence managers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership.

Based in New York, this position reports to the global Strategic Intelligence Manager. The Strategic Intelligence Lead Analyst position requires expertise in all source intelligence activities, specifically in the use of intelligence analytic techniques and link analysis. A successful candidate is someone who wants to take charge of their own career. We are looking for high performers willing to bring their "A-game" and with demonstrated understanding and expertise in:

• Applying and executing the intelligence cycle
• Strategic and operational analysis of complex problem sets
• Project management coordination and balancing multiple competing priorities
• Building productive engagement models with internal and external stakeholders
• Identification of intelligence gaps and development of innovative intelligence-driven solutions
• Developing and delivering high quality written products and oral intelligence briefings to senior decision makers

The Strategic Intelligence Lead Analyst must maintain a subject matter expertise in security and geopolitical matters across the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as a subject matter expert and strategic Intelligence lead on geopolitical threat streams in EMEA and be able to provide support on non-EMEA matters as needed.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to produce sophisticated analysis, findings, and responses which address current or emerging risks to the firm.
• Deliver detailed and professional briefings with a strong application and understanding of analytical techniques to clients, internal stakeholders and/or leadership.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to identify strategic intelligence gaps across the firm and develop innovative solutions to close identified gaps.
• Identify technology and software-based solutions to enhance analytical efficiencies/quality and client engagement.
• Develop procedures and processes to standardize, industrialize, and enhance strategic intelligence production.
• Collaborate with key threat intelligence vendors to produce analysis on internal data and external reporting.
• Build and maintain partnerships with other Citi units responsible for investigations, intelligence, security risk, monitoring, crisis management and response, and others.
• Liaise with a broad network of public/private sector partners on threat intelligence issues and identifying industry trends and threats.
• Identify and anticipate the problems and product/solution needs of our clients.
• Conduct forecasting and 'over the horizon' threat analysis.
• Execute continuous project and organizational management for all required deliveries while simultaneously working with a globally dispersed team of contributors.
• Meet deadlines and maintain consistency with updating schedules for various products and services; proactively seek out new information to include in products.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
• Six to ten years of relevant experience. At least two to five years previous experience with private sector organization is preferred, including prior experience working as part of a globally and/or regionally dispersed team.
• Previous experience with intelligence analysis (private or government), geopolitical risk, or relevant experience in large, complex environments. Experience with cyber threat intelligence/analysis a plus.
• Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Self-motivated and independent operator with the ability and maturity to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions and operate in fast paced and dynamic settings.
• Ability to conduct effective and combined qualitative and quantitative intelligence analysis to provide impactful findings and holistic understanding of threat issues.
• Expertise in Windows and Microsoft Office products- Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint - and demonstrated creativity in use of these products to solve analytical problems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively through all levels of the organization and across multiple time zones.
• A professional network of industry and government relationships.
• Able to work an occasional flexible schedule as crisis response requires.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Information Security

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 09, 2026

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