Join the strategic intelligence industry in an exciting Manager/Associate Director position based in London. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact intelligence investigations across Europe, working with global clients and applying deep analytical insight into commercial, reputational, and policy risks. Ideal for professionals with consulting, political risk, or regulatory backgrounds, this London-based role places you at the heart of strategic intelligence operations.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead and independently manage strategic intelligence investigations across the Europe region.
* Define project scope, structure lines of inquiry, and assess commercial, regulatory, and political risks.
* Identify and engage human sources using internal networks and original outreach strategies.
* Oversee open-source research and manage analysts conducting in-depth investigative tasks.
* Evaluate the credibility and relevance of human source intelligence.
* Deliver detailed verbal briefings to high-level clients, including private equity and multinational corporations.
* Prepare clearly structured, narrative-driven written deliverables with actionable insights.
* Benchmark risks and opportunities within industry sectors or geographical regions.
* Cultivate relationships with prospective human sources across various sectors and countries.
* Contribute to the development of the team’s broader source development strategy.
* Manage client meetings under high-pressure scenarios with deal, legal, and executive teams.
* Maintain high standards in communication, analysis, and client relationship management.
What We’re Looking For:
* 3–5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years leading consulting or intelligence projects.
* Previous experience in strategic intelligence, political risk, regulatory consulting, or a related field.
* Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, especially for corporate audiences.
* Ability to work independently, managing high-level deliverables with minimal supervision.
* Preferred: Fluency in an additional European language such as French or Italian.
Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today.