About this role
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Senior Protective Intelligence Analyst to join our London-based team. In this high-impact role, you will play a critical part in identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to our clients and their operations.
What You Will Work On
- Lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of multi-source intelligence focused on threat detection and mitigation
- Produce timely, concise, and operationally relevant intelligence products for executive protection teams, corporate security stakeholders, and high-net-worth individuals
- Conduct in-depth threat assessments, geopolitical risk analysis, and trend forecasting related to physical, reputational, and cyber threats
- Liaise closely with protective operations teams and the GSOC to provide actionable intelligence in support of client movements, events, and daily activities
- Monitor open-source and proprietary data streams for real-time threat intelligence relevant to client interests and locations
- Mentor and guide junior analysts and collaborate with global intelligence teams to ensure consistent, high-quality analytical output
- Maintain a deep awareness of regional and international security developments that could affect clients
- Support operational planning and crisis response with rapid intelligence analysis during incidents
Who You Will Work With
You’ll work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your insights will directly support protective security operations, high-level decision-making, and strategic planning.
What You Will Bring
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in protective intelligence, threat analysis, military intelligence, law enforcement, or corporate security environments
- Proven ability to assess complex threat environments and provide clear, actionable recommendations
- Strong knowledge of open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, techniques, and platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior stakeholders
- High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive information
- Familiarity with high-net-worth or executive protection environments is highly desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, or a related field preferred
- Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo background checks
About intelligence & analysis roles for ex-police
Intelligence analyst and researcher roles in corporates, consultancies and government. The National Intelligence Model, source evaluation and analytical products give ex-officers a running start.
See all intelligence & analysis jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Intelligence & OSINT
- Incident command & response
- Protection & firearms
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Risk & threat assessment
What intelligence & analysis roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Intelligence analyst | £30,000–£45,000 |
| Senior analyst | £45,000–£60,000 |
| Due-diligence / corporate intelligence specialist | £50,000–£75,000 |
| Threat-intelligence specialist (cyber) | £55,000–£80,000 |