Director, Intelligence & Investigations

Director Strategic Intelligence & Investigations Middle East

A recently established but well-funded strategic intelligence and investigations firm is seeking a senior hire to lead and expand operations in the Middle East. The role will focus on building on-the-ground capability in both established Gulf markets and emerging areas such as Syria and the Levant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage networks and sources across the region including in complex jurisdictions.
• Lead and deliver high-level intelligence investigative and client advisory projects.
• Drive business development and secure mandates from senior decision-makers.
• Represent the firm with credibility in sensitive and high-profile engagements.
• Oversee operational delivery including travel to key locations in the Gulf and Levant.

Candidate Profile

• Fluent Arabic speaker (MSA or Levantine)
• Extensive experience in intelligence investigations and strategic advisory.
• Strong network of regional contacts and the ability to cultivate new relationships.
• Track record of operating effectively in senior client environments and challenging field conditions.
• Willingness to travel regularly including to areas such as Syria.
• Commercially minded with the credibility to build a market presence for a new entrant in the region.

SLOANE SHOREY
Trusted advisor on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle.

Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecyclefrom pre-transaction strategic intelligence through ongoing risk compliance and resilience to post-event investigations and crisis response.

Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307

Required Experience:

Director