Job Title: Research Analyst

Vacancies: Three

Job Location: Lucknow(01) / Delhi (02)

Job Type: Full-Time

Qualification: Post Graduation/ Phd/ Journalism

Department: Research & Strategic Insights

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Research Analyst to support information gathering, geopolitical risk assessment, and digital monitoring initiatives. The individual will be responsible for tracking global and regional developments, monitoring social media platforms and digital ecosystems, identifying emerging narratives and risks, and producing actionable reports for leadership and clients.

The ideal candidate possesses strong research capabilities, excellent writing skills, experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT), and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and concise insights.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor political, economic, security, and social developments across assigned countries, regions, and sectors.
- Assess geopolitical risks, emerging conflicts, elections, policy changes, sanctions, diplomatic developments, and regulatory shifts.
- Track developments related to national security, foreign policy, defense, technology, energy, supply chains, and critical infrastructure.
- Produce regular intelligence briefs, situation reports, risk assessments, and analytical reports.
- Develop country risk profiles and stakeholder mapping exercises.

Social Media & Digital Intelligence
- Conduct continuous monitoring of social media platforms including X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Telegram, Reddit, and emerging platforms.
- Identify trending narratives, misinformation, disinformation campaigns, coordinated influence operations, and online sentiment shifts.
- Track key influencers, activist groups, political organizations, media outlets, and opinion leaders.
- Monitor online discussions related to geopolitical events, corporate reputation,



social movements, and crisis situations.
- Analyze social media data to identify patterns, trends, and early-warning indicators.

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Collect and validate information from publicly available sources, including news outlets, government publications, think tanks, academic research, social media, and specialized databases.
- Evaluate credibility and reliability of sources.
- Conduct digital investigations and information verification.
- Maintain intelligence repositories and research databases.

Reporting & Client Deliverables
- Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc reports.
- Develop executive summaries and briefing notes for senior stakeholders.
- Create presentations, dashboards, and visualizations highlighting key findings.
- Deliver timely alerts regarding significant geopolitical, social, or reputational risks.
- Support strategic decision-making through evidence-based analysis.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
- Work closely with research, communications, policy, risk, and corporate affairs teams.
- Support crisis monitoring and rapid response efforts during major geopolitical or social events.
- Contribute to thematic research projects and special intelligence assignments.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Security Studies, Journalism, Economics, Data Analytics, Sociology, or related disciplines.
- 1-3 years of experience in geopolitical analysis, research, social media monitoring, risk consulting,



strategic communications, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of global politics, international affairs, and emerging geopolitical trends.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to produce concise, high-quality analytical reports.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Strategic Studies, Security Studies, or related fields.
- Experience with OSINT methodologies and frameworks.
- Knowledge of conflict analysis, information operations, and influence campaigns.
- Familiarity with regional political dynamics in South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, or Indo-Pacific regions.
- Foreign language skills are an advantage.

Technical Skills Experience with one or more of the following:
- Social Media Monitoring Tools
- OSINT Platforms and Research Tools
- News and Media Monitoring Platforms
- Data Visualization Tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Advanced Excel and Google Sheets
- AI-assisted research and monitoring tools
- Dashboard development and reporting platforms

Key Competencies
- Critical Thinking and Analytical Reasoning
- Geopolitical Risk Assessment
- Digital Intelligence Gathering
- Information Verification and Fact-Checking
- Attention to Detail
- Solid Research Methodologies
- Strategic Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Ability to Work Under Tight Deadlines
- Curiosity and Continuous Learning

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness and accuracy of reporting.
- Quality of geopolitical and social media analysis.
- Identification of emerging risks and opportunities.
- Effectiveness of executive briefings and alerts.
- Reliability of source validation and verification.
- Contribution to strategic decision-making and client satisfaction.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹450,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Research Analyst (Lucknow)
🏢 Digitem Technologies Private
📍 Lucknow