A leading consulting firm is looking for an Associate Consultant or Consultant to join their Digital Forensics and Incident Response team in London. The role involves providing consultative solutions in Cyber Security, managing forensic investigations, and supporting business development efforts. The ideal candidate should have a robust background in computer forensics, a strong understanding of relevant frameworks, and the ability to deliver client-facing communications. This role offers a competitive compensation package and supports hybrid working arrangements.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
A leading consulting firm is looking for an Associate Consultant or Consultant to join their Digital Forensics and Incident Response team in London. The role involves providing consultative solutions in Cyber Security, managing forensic investigations, and supporting business development efforts. The ideal candidate should have a robust background in computer forensics, a strong understanding of relevant frameworks, and the ability to deliver client-facing communications. This role offers a competitive compensation package and supports hybrid working arrangements.
We are now seeking an Associate Consultant or Consultant to join our Digital Forensics and Incident Response team in London. In this role you will provide technical expertise and consultative solutions in the field of Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Security and eDiscovery for our clients. Our clients include Law Firms, Fortune 500 multi-nationals, and Government/Law Enforcement. You will be expected to be a technical lead on cases for our regional and international Discovery & Data Insights teams (DFIR/Legal Technologies/Data Analytics) as well as working closely with our Cyber Response and Crisis Management divisions as well as our Investigations teams. In addition, you will support the business development effort for the department contributing subject matter expertise in articles, presentations and marketing campaigns. Tasks and Responsibilities Provide forensic/incident response consultancy and expertise in data collections, investigative/analysis & cyber security services to our clients To support our Investigation teams across regions To provide high quality deliverables to our clients in a timely and efficient manner To ensure work is defensible and to an evidential standard as appropriate for tasks To provide expert testimony in court as and when required To be innovative and creative showing initiative in bringing teams together To anticipate client needs and continually strive for ways to work efficiently To respond to potential enquiries and convert these into sales leads and proposals To actively engage in business development and marketing Must be available for international travel (up to 25% of time) Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous, demonstrable, technical computer forensics experience for cyber incident response and investigations. Thorough understanding of best practice procedures (NPCC, NIST, ISO17025) evidence handling, computer systems and tools of the trade Thorough understanding of both the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill chain framework, network topology and EDR solutions Previous expert understanding of multiple operating systems, particularly Microsoft and Linux infrastructure and networking systems, both on-premise and in the cloud, as well as dedicated cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS and Google Workspace Previous expert and practical use of common computer forensic tools for imaging and analysis (for example, Logicube Falcon, Velociraptor, EnCase, FTK, Nuix, X-Ways, Axiom, IEF, Blacklight, Kali, WinFE, DEFT, Cellebrite, XRY) Expertise in PowerShell scripting, Bash scripts, Python, SQL and data wrangling for log analysis Established track record for performing forensic collections, involvement in incident response and digital investigations alongside maintaining detailed contemporaneous notes Production of expert reports and witness statements Experience in performing mobile device forensics Providing client-facing communications & consultative services Preferred Wide understanding of programming/scripting skills Presentation skills Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
We are now seeking an Associate Consultant or Consultant to join our Digital Forensics and Incident Response team in London. In this role you will provide technical expertise and consultative solutions in the field of Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Security and eDiscovery for our clients. Our clients include Law Firms, Fortune 500 multi-nationals, and Government/Law Enforcement. You will be expected to be a technical lead on cases for our regional and international Discovery & Data Insights teams (DFIR/Legal Technologies/Data Analytics) as well as working closely with our Cyber Response and Crisis Management divisions as well as our Investigations teams. In addition, you will support the business development effort for the department contributing subject matter expertise in articles, presentations and marketing campaigns. Tasks and Responsibilities Provide forensic/incident response consultancy and expertise in data collections, investigative/analysis & cyber security services to our clients To support our Investigation teams across regions To provide high quality deliverables to our clients in a timely and efficient manner To ensure work is defensible and to an evidential standard as appropriate for tasks To provide expert testimony in court as and when required To be innovative and creative showing initiative in bringing teams together To anticipate client needs and continually strive for ways to work efficiently To respond to potential enquiries and convert these into sales leads and proposals To actively engage in business development and marketing Must be available for international travel (up to 25% of time) Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous, demonstrable, technical computer forensics experience for cyber incident response and investigations. Thorough understanding of best practice procedures (NPCC, NIST, ISO17025) evidence handling, computer systems and tools of the trade Thorough understanding of both the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill chain framework, network topology and EDR solutions Previous expert understanding of multiple operating systems, particularly Microsoft and Linux infrastructure and networking systems, both on-premise and in the cloud, as well as dedicated cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS and Google Workspace Previous expert and practical use of common computer forensic tools for imaging and analysis (for example, Logicube Falcon, Velociraptor, EnCase, FTK, Nuix, X-Ways, Axiom, IEF, Blacklight, Kali, WinFE, DEFT, Cellebrite, XRY) Expertise in PowerShell scripting, Bash scripts, Python, SQL and data wrangling for log analysis Established track record for performing forensic collections, involvement in incident response and digital investigations alongside maintaining detailed contemporaneous notes Production of expert reports and witness statements Experience in performing mobile device forensics Providing client-facing communications & consultative services Preferred Wide understanding of programming/scripting skills Presentation skills Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
The successful candidate will serve as an embedded Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst, supporting a global intelligence function at a major software company headquartered in the United States. They will be part of a dedicated team focused on geopolitical and strategic risks, while supporting the broader intelligence function with tactical/security intelligence on an ad hoc basis. Working as part of a small but mighty team, the analyst will provide insights to various enterprise stakeholders on global geopolitical and security issues relevant to the company, helping to optimise business strategy and minimise the impact of events on people, assets, information, and reputation. Key responsibilities include: Provide proactive, in-depth analysis of open-source intelligence to identify and assess potential threats and risks; map real-world events that could impact company personnel, operations, and business interests, including, but not limited to geopolitical developments, violent extremism and civil unrest. Coordinate and fulfil timely and relevant delivery of intelligence and due diligence assessments that influence decision making on strategy, security posture, policy, and public relations. Optimise company research, monitoring and enforcement tools, including AI and other innovative technologies. Brief stakeholders regularly and as needed on key news, trends, and content. Provide situational updates to senior management teams during incidents/crisis. Collaborate with global stakeholders to collect and prioritise internal requirements. Partner and effectively communicate with team members and other departments to produce insights, develop analytics-driven solutions, and support intelligence gathering and risk analysis. Develop and manage internal and external relationships to support risk monitoring and response across markets, by working closely with private sector, governmental, academia counterparts and networks. Graduate degree strongly preferred, undergraduate degree required. Two to five years of relevant experience in intelligence, risk analysis or a related field. Solid grounding in geopolitical issues, with deep understanding of global systems, conflicts, and pressing international security & macroeconomic topics. Knowledge and understanding of key security, political, regulatory, operational, integrity and social risk issues globally. Knowledge of analytic tradecraft, and excellent English-language oral and written communication and presentation skills, including attention to detail to deliver polished products. Knowledge of other languages and prior experience writing for business audiences will be an asset. Ability to find, evaluate, and succinctly summarise and critically assess large volumes of information, filtering out non-relevant details or topics. Multidisciplinary skills outside traditional intelligence work preferred, with special preference for branding & communications, visualization, graphic design, or video editing abilities. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines while interacting with colleagues and stakeholders in sometimes challenging situations. Comfortable with teamwork and communication via distance/online collaboration. With a deeply collaborative mindset, able to work both independently and as part of a team as needed. A self-starter mindset, comfortable with stretching to tackle new projects with ambiguity, partially defined requirements, shifting priorities, and a demand for creative problem solving. Flexibility & a desire to be proactive at setting expectations, outlining project goals and managing time to meet these, and a willingness to lend a hand to team efforts as and when mutual support is needed. Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
The successful candidate will serve as an embedded Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst, supporting a global intelligence function at a major software company headquartered in the United States. They will be part of a dedicated team focused on geopolitical and strategic risks, while supporting the broader intelligence function with tactical/security intelligence on an ad hoc basis. Working as part of a small but mighty team, the analyst will provide insights to various enterprise stakeholders on global geopolitical and security issues relevant to the company, helping to optimise business strategy and minimise the impact of events on people, assets, information, and reputation. Key responsibilities include: Provide proactive, in-depth analysis of open-source intelligence to identify and assess potential threats and risks; map real-world events that could impact company personnel, operations, and business interests, including, but not limited to geopolitical developments, violent extremism and civil unrest. Coordinate and fulfil timely and relevant delivery of intelligence and due diligence assessments that influence decision making on strategy, security posture, policy, and public relations. Optimise company research, monitoring and enforcement tools, including AI and other innovative technologies. Brief stakeholders regularly and as needed on key news, trends, and content. Provide situational updates to senior management teams during incidents/crisis. Collaborate with global stakeholders to collect and prioritise internal requirements. Partner and effectively communicate with team members and other departments to produce insights, develop analytics-driven solutions, and support intelligence gathering and risk analysis. Develop and manage internal and external relationships to support risk monitoring and response across markets, by working closely with private sector, governmental, academia counterparts and networks. Graduate degree strongly preferred, undergraduate degree required. Two to five years of relevant experience in intelligence, risk analysis or a related field. Solid grounding in geopolitical issues, with deep understanding of global systems, conflicts, and pressing international security & macroeconomic topics. Knowledge and understanding of key security, political, regulatory, operational, integrity and social risk issues globally. Knowledge of analytic tradecraft, and excellent English-language oral and written communication and presentation skills, including attention to detail to deliver polished products. Knowledge of other languages and prior experience writing for business audiences will be an asset. Ability to find, evaluate, and succinctly summarise and critically assess large volumes of information, filtering out non-relevant details or topics. Multidisciplinary skills outside traditional intelligence work preferred, with special preference for branding & communications, visualization, graphic design, or video editing abilities. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines while interacting with colleagues and stakeholders in sometimes challenging situations. Comfortable with teamwork and communication via distance/online collaboration. With a deeply collaborative mindset, able to work both independently and as part of a team as needed. A self-starter mindset, comfortable with stretching to tackle new projects with ambiguity, partially defined requirements, shifting priorities, and a demand for creative problem solving. Flexibility & a desire to be proactive at setting expectations, outlining project goals and managing time to meet these, and a willingness to lend a hand to team efforts as and when mutual support is needed. Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
A global consulting firm is seeking a Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst to join their team in London. The role involves providing in-depth analysis of geopolitical risks and collaborating with international stakeholders. Candidates should possess a graduate degree, relevant experience in intelligence or risk analysis, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
A global consulting firm is seeking a Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst to join their team in London. The role involves providing in-depth analysis of geopolitical risks and collaborating with international stakeholders. Candidates should possess a graduate degree, relevant experience in intelligence or risk analysis, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.