Associate OSINT Analyst

Company Description

North Quay Holdings combines expert human analysis with advanced AI-driven software to deliver the all-source intelligence that leaders need to safeguard critical assets, mitigate risk, and seize strategic opportunities. Operating across three core service areas — Breach Detection, Executive Protection, and bespoke investigations — we connect the dots in a complex threat landscape. At North Quay Holdings, deep industry expertise and a commitment to innovation keep us at the forefront of digital safety and organisational resilience.

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate OSINT Analyst to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with flexibility to work from home for some tasks.

In this position, you will gather, analyse, and interpret open-source intelligence in direct support of our three service areas: corporate breach detection, executive and family exposure monitoring, and bespoke client investigations. You will monitor digital platforms, breach data sources, and open-source channels, produce detailed analytical reports and executive briefings, and collaborate with analysts and specialists across the team to deliver clear, actionable intelligence to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse open-source information across digital platforms, social media, breach data, and other public sources
• Support breach detection workflows by identifying early indicators of threat actor activity linked to client domains
• Assist with executive protection programmes, including social media footprinting and online exposure assessments
• Contribute to bespoke client investigations, producing structured analytical reports and briefings with clear remediation recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address evolving client needs
• Stay current on OSINT tools, methodologies, and developments in cybersecurity and geopolitical affairs

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise and interpret open-source information effectively
• Proficiency with tools and platforms used for online investigations, data collection, and digital monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation
• Solid understanding of risk assessment, risk management, and intelligence-gathering methodologies
• High attention to detail, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Able to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments, both independently and as part of a team
• Certification in OSINT (SANS course,OSC by OSMOSIS ,AOSINT by TCM ,COP by Social Links etc) preferred
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, geopolitical trends, or threat analysis is a plus
• A degree in International Relations, Criminology, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred