Geopolitical Analyst, Business Risk Intelligence
North Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Geopolitical Analyst Business Risk Intelligence (BRI) provides global security intelligence and risk analysis for AbbVie stakeholders including senior leaders assessing and analyzing threats to AbbVies people assets and operations around the world helping to mitigate risks and to reduce uncertainty in decision making. The Analyst is an expert in advanced methods such as structured analytical techniques. The role involves monitoring and evaluating the changing security environment relating to risk trends and geopolitical developments in different countries and regions around the world. Deliverables include global/regional/country risk assessments risk trend analyses situational and topical intelligence reports forward-looking reporting including scenario forecasts newsletter articles security advice and verbal briefings.
Responsibilities
- Create intelligence reports for audiences including senior company leaders to support decision making and risk mitigation / management. Products include country risk assessments regional risk trend analyses BRI newsletter articles threat assessments situational and topical reports and presentations and forward-looking intelligence including scenario analyses.
- Continuously monitor the worldwide security environment identifying and analyzing risk trends and geopolitical events that could impact AbbVie people assets or business continuity.
- Provide subject matter expertise as appropriate in regard to risks posed by geopolitical developments crime terrorism social unrest armed conflict epidemics natural disasters and other threats.
- Provide decision support for leadership such as short- and long-term planning strategies and implementation of proactive security recommendations and risk mitigation measures.
- Participate in other BRI projects including support for Crisis Management & Business Resiliency with both situational reporting and forward-looking intelligence.
- Build and maintain strong working partnerships within Global Security other AbbVie functions as well as liaising with external stakeholders such as government intelligence agencies and private-sector benchmarking groups.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred. A major in intelligence/security studies international relations political science journalism/communications or related field preferred.
- Excellent critical thinking analytical and writing skills along with strong verbal communication and briefing skills required. Ability to research and synthesize large volumes of data quickly and accurately necessary.
- Foreign country/cultural exposure preferred (e.g. lived or studied abroad).
- At least 5 years of experience conducting international risk intelligence analysis. Background in private sector security preferred.
- Strong subject matter expertise of issues related to the worldwide security environment geopolitics armed conflict terrorism crime activism and civil unrest.
- Familiarity with structured analytical techniques such as scenario analysis.
- Detail-oriented but with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
- Experience utilizing AI tools/techniques and leveraging AI-driven data analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications required familiarity with intelligence platforms a plus.
- Proven ability to effectively interact with a wide range of stakeholders up to senior leaders and to build relationships across business units and with external partners.
Additional Information :
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more