Join a dynamic and growing Strategic Intelligence team within the consulting industry, based in London. We are seeking a Manager or Associate Director to independently lead high-level intelligence projects focused on the Transatlantic region (UK and North America). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to cutting-edge commercial, regulatory, and geopolitical investigations while leveraging a global human source network.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Independently manage strategic intelligence investigations across the UK, US, and Canada.
* Develop and structure lines of inquiry to assess commercial, regulatory, and political risks and opportunities.
* Identify, engage, and manage human sources in and outside of existing networks.
* Oversee and guide open-source research conducted by Analysts.
* Assess the credibility and provenance of intelligence gathered from human sources.
* Prepare and deliver verbal briefings tailored to commercial audiences, including private equity firms and multinational corporates.
* Manage high-pressure client interactions with deal teams, legal teams, and C-suite executives.
* Draft narrative-driven reports that synthesise intelligence findings and benchmark risks and opportunities.
* Identify and develop intelligence source networks across diverse geographies and sectors.
* Vet and cultivate relationships with new prospective human sources.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the team’s source development strategy.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance service offerings and client relationships.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience working in business intelligence, strategy consulting, regulatory, or political risk/geopolitical consulting.
* Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years managing consulting projects or workstreams.
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business models and value chains.
* Foundational knowledge of political and regulatory trends across the UK and North America.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience preparing client-ready reports and briefings.
* Ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality results with minimal oversight.
Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today.