Threat Intelligence Business Analyst

Description

Role Title: Threat Intelligence Business Analyst

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 31st Mar 2026

Rate: £400

Location: 3 days on site in Manchester

The Threat Intelligence Business Analyst plays a critical role in identifying and translating business problems and intelligence requirements into actionable solutions that support the strategic objectives of the Chief Security Office (CSO). Operating within a cross-functional analytics team, the role supports the development and delivery of capabilities within the DataWalk platform by gathering requirements, shaping operational designs, and ensuring stakeholder alignment.

Key Accountabilities

Identify and analyse business problems and intelligence requirements that require change or enhancement

Collaborate with stakeholders to obtain, document, and validate business requirements for DataWalk

Identify and assess the potential impact of proposed deliverables for example, improving existing processes and/or providing new intelligence capabilities.

Translate stakeholder needs into structured deliverables that guide solution design and implementation

Support feasibility assessments and contribute to business cases that justify investment in proposed solutions

Ensure proposed solutions are aligned with operational design and process expectations

Monitor project progress and support reporting to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery

Maintain traceability of requirements through change management activities to ensure successful implementation and ensure value realisation

Work closely with decision analysts, data analysts, and data modellers to ensure analytical workflows meet business needs

Champion a collaborative environment that promotes holistic intelligence analysis and cross-team integrationAttributes and Mindset

Strong analytical skills to understand business processes, systems, and data

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Comfortable working across diverse stakeholder groups, from operational teams to senior leadership

Proactive and collaborative, with a focus on delivering value through structured analysis

Adaptable to evolving threat landscapes and shifting business priorities

Committed to continuous learning and improvementEssential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

Proven experience in business analysis, including requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and solution design

Familiarity with threat intelligence or security/risk domains.

Ability to translate business needs into structured deliverables such as process maps, requirement documents, and traceability matrices

Understanding of data governance and the role of data in decision-making

Experience working with structured and unstructured data sourcesDesirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting feasibility studies and business case development.

Familiarity with graph-based analytics and relational data structures.

Understanding of scenario planning and predictive modelling concepts.

Experience working in regulated environments or with sensitive data.

Knowledge of operational design and process optimisation within intelligence or security functions

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