Introduction to American Express and Our Mission
At American Express, we believe that with the right backing, people and businesses can progress in incredible ways. As a global and diverse community of colleagues, we are committed to backing our customers, communities, and each other. Our company values and powerful backing promise are at the core of everything we do, and we strive to provide the world's best customer experience every day. We are now seeking an experienced Protective Intelligence Research Analyst to join our Global Security team, where you will play a critical role in analyzing and assessing threats to our executives, colleagues, facilities, assets, events, and interests globally.
About the Role
The Protective Intelligence Research Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, producing, and briefing actionable intelligence to inform decision-making across Global Security, executive leadership, and the enterprise. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, leveraging your skills and experience in intelligence analysis, threat assessment, and mitigation to make a real impact. You will be part of a talented team of professionals who are passionate about protecting our people, assets, and interests, and you will have the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and continually enhance priority intelligence requirements that align with the needs of stakeholders
- Leverage OSINT, proprietary information, and purpose-built tools to create written intelligence products for key stakeholders to proactively address threats
- Support protective intelligence investigations involving threats to leaders and facilities
- Produce and present threat assessments, deep-dive analysis, and briefings that are cohesive, concise, and professional
- Build and maintain partnerships with key teams/functions within the company, such as physical security, information security, business continuity, insider threat, and investigations
- Interact rapidly at all levels of the organization and across regions to provide subject matter expertise on threats
- Provide after-hours support, as required
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas, including:
- 10+ years of experience working in a large, mission-critical environment in one or more areas of executive protection, criminal justice, intelligence, security, or geopolitical-related disciplines
- Previous experience at FBI BAU, US Secret Service, US State Department DSS, US Air Force OSI, US Army CID, US Marine Corps CID, Navy NCIS, or private sector protective intelligence/close protection preferred
- Direct Intelligence Community (IC) experience, IC cleared
- In-depth understanding of threats affecting executives, corporate assets, and events
- Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: executive protection, federal law enforcement, close protection, counterintelligence, insider threat, all-source intelligence
- Experience working with threat intelligence sharing communities in both IC and private sector
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the essential qualifications, we are looking for candidates who have:
- A Bachelor's degree required; relevant advanced degree preferred
- Advanced level of understanding of investigative techniques and threat-based intelligence analysis to detect and resolve threats, vulnerabilities, and other criminal activity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytic writing, interpersonal collaborative skills, and effective communication
- Experience in data visualization, network analysis, and application of structured analytic techniques to generate and test hypotheses, assess cause and effect, challenge analysis, and support decision making
- Ability to review information to determine its significance, validate its accuracy, and assess its reliability
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships and drive coordination and results across teams
Skills and Competencies
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong foundation in the following skills and competencies:
- Threat analysis and mitigation
- Intelligence gathering and analysis
- Communication and presentation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Time management and prioritization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At American Express, we are committed to helping our colleagues grow and develop in their careers. As a Protective Intelligence Research Analyst, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:
- On-the-job training and mentorship
- Formal training programs and workshops
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
- Access to industry-leading tools and technologies
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
Work Environment and Company Culture
At American Express, we pride ourselves on our unique and inclusive company culture. As a colleague, you can expect:
- A dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- A collaborative and supportive team
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A comprehensive range of benefits and perks
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually, plus bonus and benefits. Our benefits package includes:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for the Protective Intelligence Research Analyst position. As a member of our Global Security team, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to the success of our organization. Don't hesitate to apply – we can't wait to hear from you!
Apply today and join our team of talented and dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting our people, assets, and interests. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing this opportunity further.
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