Senior Analyst - MENA focus

About the role

ExTrac is a decision intelligence company used by governments, defence organisations, financial institutions, and corporates operating in complex, fast-moving environments. Our capabilities fuse curated data sources, domain-specific AI, and deep human expertise to transform information overload into clear, actionable foresight.

What they’re looking for

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• At least five years of professional experience in intelligence analysis, geopolitical risk, disinformation analysis, strategic communications, international security, international relations, or a related field.
• Strong subject-matter knowledge of the MENA region, including its key political and security actors and regional dynamics.
• A working understanding of VEOs, their online ecosystems, communications strategies, narratives, and operational activity, built through direct analytical experience.
• Fluency in written Arabic, across both Modern Standard Arabic and local dialects, including knowledge of slang, with the ability to monitor, analyse, and translate Arabic-language content from a range of sources.
• Demonstrable experience applying structured analytical methodologies to complex information environments and online ecosystems, including OSINT, network analysis, narrative analysis, sentiment analysis, or other quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Strong written communication skills, with a track record of producing concise, high-quality, policy-relevant intelligence and analytical outputs under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience curating source coverage: identifying and verifying online sources, assessing their affiliation, and maintaining structured datasets to a defined standard.
• Experience proofreading, editing, and quality-assuring analytical products.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while managing multiple concurrent workstreams and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to distinguish meaningful developments from high-volume information flows.
• Able to communicate complex political, security, and extremist-related developments clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Comfortable integrating AI systems into your workflow to improve outputs and efficiency.
• A strong understanding of the legal and ethical considerations surrounding intelligence collection, open-source research, and data handling, including responsible use of publicly available information.

Benefits & working conditions

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• A generous benefits package, including Private Medical Health Insurance and an enhanced pension package
• £500/year education budget with more expensive items (like conferences) covered with manager approval.
• 33 days of leave across the year inclusive of bank holidays.
• A role that combines mission-driven purpose with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing company.
• ExTrac AI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.
• ExTrac AI is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. We confirm that this advertisement is for an active, existing open role within our organisation. Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence-driven tools to assist our recruitment team in screening, assessing, and selecting candidates for this position but all hiring decisions will be made by a member of our team.
• Compensation: £58K – £63K
• £58K – £63K
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