Continuously monitor the worldwide security environment, identifying and analyzing risk trends and geopolitical events that could impact AbbVie people, assets, or business continuity.
Provide subject matter expertise as appropriate in regard to risks posed by geopolitical developments, crime, terrorism, social unrest, armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and other threats.
Provide decision support for leadership, such as short- and long-term planning strategies and implementation of proactive security recommendations and risk mitigation measures.
Participate in other BRI projects, including support for Crisis Management & Business Resiliency with both situational reporting and forward-looking intelligence.
Build and maintain strong working partnerships within Global Security, other AbbVie functions, as well as liaising with external stakeholders such as government intelligence agencies and private-sector benchmarking groups.
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. A major in intelligence/security studies, international relations, political science, journalism/communications, or related field preferred.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills along with strong verbal communication and briefing skills required. Ability to research and synthesize large volumes of data quickly and accurately necessary.
Foreign country/cultural exposure preferred (e.g. lived or studied abroad).
At least 5 years of experience conducting international risk intelligence analysis. Background in private sector security preferred.
Strong subject matter expertise of issues related to the worldwide security environment, geopolitics, armed conflict, terrorism, crime, activism, and civil unrest.
Familiarity with structured analytical techniques such as scenario analysis.
Detail-oriented but with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Experience utilizing AI tools/techniques and leveraging AI-driven data analysis.
Proficiency in MS Office applications required, familiarity with intelligence platforms a plus.
Proven ability to effectively interact with a wide range of stakeholders, up to senior leaders, and to build relationships across business units and with external partners.
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus
Additional Information
The Geopolitical Analyst, Business Risk Intelligence (BRI) provides global security intelligence and risk analysis for AbbVie stakeholders, including senior leaders, assessing and analyzing threats to AbbVie's people, assets, and operations around the world, helping to mitigate risks and to reduce uncertainty in decision making. The Analyst is an expert in advanced methods such as structured analytical techniques. The role involves monitoring and evaluating the changing security environment relating to risk trends and geopolitical developments in different countries and regions around the world. Deliverables include global/regional/country risk assessments, risk trend analyses, situational and topical intelligence reports, forward-looking reporting including scenario forecasts, newsletter articles, security advice, and verbal briefings.
Abbvie · North Chicago, IL