Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to provide operational intelligence support against major security threats in West Africa. The Intelligence Analyst sits on Prevail’s London‑based intelligence team, working across the full intelligence cycle to produce clear, actionable insight using open‑source, commercially available, and partner‑provided information.

Based in our London office, the role works in close coordination with both the London Intelligence manager and the forward-deployed Senior Intelligence Liaison Officer, who provides forward‑facing engagement with host‑nation military and intelligence partners. While the Liaison Officer contextualises and prioritises intelligence requirements in deployed environments, the Intelligence Analyst translates these requirements into high‑quality assessments, briefings, and analytical products that directly support operational decision‑making.

The Intelligence Analyst is responsible for collating, evaluating, and analysing information; supporting network, trend, and geospatial analysis; and producing high quality intelligence reporting, quality assurance, and information management.

This is a hybrid role, based 4 Days a week at our office in Victoria, London

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is proactive, detail‑oriented, and aligned with our commitment to excellence. You are comfortable operating in fast‑paced, complex environments and can adapt quickly to evolving or ambiguous requirements while maintaining analytical rigour.

You are technically curious, solutions‑focused, and confident balancing detailed investigative work with broader strategic thinking.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

While this list isn’t exhaustive, it highlights the core responsibilities that will define your role:

• Produce high-quality operational intelligence products ranging from immediate, tactical reporting to strategic trend analysis and assessments across a variety of outputs including daily updates, intelligence briefings and longer-form reports.

• Analyse commercially available geospatial data to identify patterns of life, key locations, and movement trends, while understanding inherent data limitations and quality considerations

• Develop and maintain network diagrams to identify relationships, structures, and linkages using established network‑mapping methodologies

• Monitor, track, and assess events using a range of open‑source material, including traditional media and social media, to support both tactical reporting and longer‑term analysis

• Work closely with specialist data and technical teams, clearly articulating requirements and interpreting outputs to inform analysis

• Identify, manage, and escalate potential legal or ethical risks associated with data use and content exposure

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• 2 – 4 years' experience in an intelligence analysis role. Previous roles ideally within government, law enforcement, military or private sector

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex findings clearly and engage confidently across a range of stakeholders

• Strong intelligence analysis fundamentals including the intelligence cycle and producing assessments

• Ability to work with geospatial data in order to identify key locations and movement patterns

• Experience using network‑mapping tools and methodologies to visualise and analyse relationships and structures

• Experience tracking events using open‑source material, including media and social media

Desirable

• Familiarity with basic geolocation techniques

• Basic understanding of corporate records research and entity ownership analysis

• Basic understanding of databases and data structures, working with large data sets, with the ability to work effectively alongside specialist data teams

• Knowledge of violent extremist groups and how they operate, and regional awareness of the Sahel and West African coastal states

• Working proficiency in a regional or relevant language such as French or Arabic

Additional Considerations

This role may involve some exposure to extremist material and, on occasion, graphic or distressing online content. Exposure will be minimised where possible, and line managers will actively monitor staff wellbeing; however, you must be comfortable working in this environment and able to manage the associated challenges professionally.

Benefits

About Prevail Partners

Prevail Partners delivers strategic advice, intelligence, specialist capabilities, and managed services to clients ranging from governments and multinational corporations to non-governmental organisations. Our services span Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

We are united by a shared mission: to deliver Unrelenting Excellence in everything we do. That means operating with integrity, curiosity, accountability, and care.

What We Offer

At Prevail, we believe in recognising and rewarding our people. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, development, and life beyond work:

• Gym Access & Wellness Discounts: Access to discounted memberships and gym facilities for London-based employees

• Cycle to Work Scheme: Tax-efficient savings on bikes and accessories, available post-probation

• Season Ticket Loans: Interest-free loans for annual commuting costs

• Private Medical Insurance: Fully funded cover through Vitality Health after two years’ service

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential mental health, legal, financial and wellbeing support via Health Hero

• Enhanced Leave Entitlements: Supporting you through important life moments with flexibility

• Professional Development Days: Dedicated time off to focus on your personal and professional growth through training, courses, or self-directed learning

• Pension Scheme: Access to a flexible defined contribution pension through NatWest Cushon, with a salary exchange option. Contributions start at 5% employee and 3% employer, with the potential to adjust based on your preferences and financial goals.

• Culture & Development: A values-led culture with regular social events, collaborative initiatives, and meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development