Open Source Intelligence Specialist

Team: Security

Location: UAE, Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi

Commitment: Full-time: Remote

Workplace Type: remote

Responsibilities

• Investigate corporate entities and individuals to assess financial, legal, and reputational risks. 

• Conduct deep-dive open-source intelligence (OSINT) and public record research. Identify ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) and map complex corporate control structures. Screen subjects for anti-money laundering, corruption and regulatory compliance.

• Identify trends of abnormal or malicious activity in order to map out networks of bad actors.

• Thoroughly document research, to include steps taken, information gathered and conclusions drawn.

• Liaise with other teams to assist and provide and/or gather information.

• Based on analyses, provide feedback to relevant departments to enhance the company’s risk framework.

Requirements

Excellent problem-solving skills, including an ability to think outside the box.
The ability to think critically and consider all possibilities, especially in the context of an investigation.
A high level of passion and commitment to the company and work being performed.
Fully functional and tuned moral compass, with a high degree of integrity.
Highly motivated and able to work effectively both as a team and independently, as needed, with minimal supervision.
Professional and sound judgment.
Solid security awareness.
Working knowledge of open-source investigations (OSINT) and corporate due diligence.
A basic understanding of cryptocurrencies and differences between separate blockchains / networks. 
Excellent research and writing skills; able to communicate findings clearly and concisely.
Great attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in a language other than English (Chinese, Russian, Spanish, or Turkish is preferred).

• Familiarity with blockchain analytics, either using existing tools or manually tracking funds effectively using relevant block explorers.

• Experience researching and analyzing cyber-crime, especially if financial in nature, and familiarity with cybercriminal organizations and tactics.

• A basic understanding of DNS and IP address analysis.