Job Description:

Research Analyst

About Us:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the team

Dragonfly, part of Dow Jones, is a specialist provider of global security and geopolitical risk intelligence. We support businesses, international organisations and public-sector clients with actionable, all-source intelligence, meeting their requirements from conflict zones to the boardroom. Our client base includes many of the world's leading multinational corporations across the full spectrum of sectors, as well as public institutions and international organisations. Our flagship offering, the Security Intelligence & Analysis Service (SIAS), is a market leader in current and anticipatory intelligence for professionals in security, crisis management and in-house intelligence roles.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Research Analyst to join Dragonfly in a junior/entry-level research-focused role with a global remit. As part of a wider team, they will conduct open-source data collection and media monitoring in maintaining key Dragonfly products: the TerrorismTracker (TT) database and Travel Risks Monitor (TRM). The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in terrorism and extremism, be curious, analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable using open-source tools and techniques. You will report to the Crisis and Operational Risks Lead.

You will also work in direct support of Dragonfly's team of intelligence analysts on discrete taskings. This includes but is not limited to assisting regional analysts with research for reports and client requests.

You Will:

• Conduct high-quality open-source research, monitoring and data gathering, including qualifying sources and validating information
• Utilise, develop and maintain our resources, specifically data feeds and open source networks
• Provide high-quality research in support of project work and security intelligence reports or briefings, within agreed timescales, seeking guidance where required
• Be proactive in taking on day-to-day tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met
• Be comfortable operating in a team environment and working on process-driven tasks

You Have:

• A demonstrable professional or academic interest in terrorism, political violence and extremism
• Professional or academic experience in open-source research and monitoring
• An understanding of conducting balanced and objective research

Our Benefits

• Pension Scheme: Company contributes up to 8% of your salary with matching contributions.
• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive health plan with unlimited coverage, including outpatient care, dental, and maternity.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Coverage from day one, including life insurance at 2X salary and accident coverage up to 4X salary.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness platforms, mindfulness apps, and free fitness classes.
• Meal & Teleworking Allowance: Monthly meal card and teleworking allowance.
• Flexible Working: Ability to work from home 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for 1 week per quarter.
• Family Care Support: Up to 4 weeks of paid compassionate leave and a generous reimbursement for emergency care.
• 30 days of paid time off every year

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role