Careers

Build a career on the questions that matter.

BALHAMGLOBAL is building a team of exceptional analysts, consultants and specialists dedicated to producing high-quality intelligence and advisory work. We hire for intellectual rigour, curiosity, and the temperament required to deliver considered judgements under pressure.

Key responsibilities

  • ·Monitor and assess geopolitical, security, economic and political developments worldwide.
  • ·Produce intelligence reports, strategic assessments, risk analyses and client briefings.
  • ·Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and information verification.
  • ·Analyse emerging threats, conflicts, elections, sanctions, policy changes and regional developments.
  • ·Develop forecasts and scenario-based assessments for clients.
  • ·Contribute to special research projects and client deliverables.
  • ·Support the production of regular intelligence products and situation reports.

Requirements

  • ·Bachelor's degree or higher in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, History, Economics, Public Policy or a related field.
  • ·Strong understanding of global affairs and geopolitical developments.
  • ·Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
  • ·Ability to synthesise complex information into concise, actionable analysis.
  • ·Experience in government, military, intelligence, consulting, journalism, academia or related sectors is preferred.
  • ·Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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Why us

A firm, not a factory.

BALHAMGLOBAL is deliberately structured around senior expertise. Our specialists include former officials, senior researchers and regional practitioners who have advised governments, international organisations and major institutions. Analysts joining us work directly on client-facing deliverables from day one.

  • ·Direct mentorship from established regional and thematic specialists.
  • ·Genuinely global remit — Europe, Americas, MEA and Indo-Pacific.
  • ·Flexible working models: London-based, hybrid and worldwide remote roles.
  • ·Publication opportunities under the BALHAMGLOBAL Insights masthead.
  • ·Support for language study, professional certifications and conference travel.
  • ·Bespoke projects rather than templated reports — no two engagements alike.