Director of Intelligence – London

A global investigations firm is hiring a Director of Intelligence to lead and grow its London-based intelligence capability.

This is a senior, client-facing role with full responsibility for both origination and delivery. You will advise boards, investors and senior counsel on complex, high-risk matters across jurisdictions.

The role

• Lead intelligence-led engagements across strategy advisory, risk, disputes and investigations
• Originate and convert new client relationships; contribute materially to revenue growth
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior clients in sensitive and time-critical situations
• Oversee project execution, quality and team performance
• Work closely with investigations, legal and advisory colleagues globally

Candidate profile

• Prior experience within a government intelligence or national security agency, followed by a move into the corporate, advisory or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of geopolitical risk, corporate intelligence and investigative methodologies
• Proven track record in client advisory, ideally including business development or revenue ownership
• Commercial, credible and comfortable operating at board and GC level
• Excellent judgement, discretion and written output

Why this role

• Senior platform with autonomy and visibility
• High-impact, complex international work
• Clear scope to build a practice and personal market presence

London-based. Competitive compensation aligned to senior origination responsibility.