Analyst: Open Source Intelligence at Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

Job Description

• Gather open source information/material using specialised technology from various sources including the internet, dark web, deep web, social media platforms and any other platforms authorised by the FIC.
•  Assist in identifying user specifications for the acquisition of technical equipment needed to gather and analyse open source material relevant to the production of financial intelligence.
•  Assist in deployment and application of technical equipment to gather open source material as directed by    the FIC over a short, medium or long term duration.
•  Assist in the deployment of suitable measures in the information gathering cycle to ensure FIC is not contravening section 60(1) when executing its functions under section 4 (a) of the Act.
•  Assist in the development and implementation of SOPs to gather and analyse open source material relevant to the production of financial intelligence
•  Analyse data and produce reports that are relevant to the production of timely financial intelligence
•  Produce reports, technical assessments or forecasts from open source information concerning AML/CFT or proceeds of crime.
•  Perform technical surveillance counter-measures for the FIC.
•  Support information gathering requirements within the department
•  Perform any other duties as directed

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Relevant bachelor’s degree
•  3-5 years’ experience in Criminology, Investigation, and Intelligence
•  Proven ability to understand and explain the behaviours of different types of complex organisations, from criminal syndicates to financial enterprises
•  Proven ability to translate complex information sets into specific recommendations that can be actioned by customers to enhance their financial intelligence operations.
•  Familiarity with cyber threats, defences, motivations and techniques (IT Security).