# Regional Analyst - Basra, Iraq

> Control Risks · Basrah, Iraq · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-14

**Salary:** USD 80,000–100,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Security Services (High Risk Managed Services)

## Description

**Application closing date: 18 May 2026**

**Tasks and responsibilities:**

-   Develop a thorough understanding of the demographics, networks and political affiliations across Iraq and specifically in the operating area.
-   Work closely with the client to develop a clear understanding of the locality.
-   Produce reporting to inform client operations.
-   Work closely with other Control Risks’ analytical personnel to collate data and share information.
-   Establish, develop and maintain security information contacts in project areas of Basra and broader Iraq.
-   Advise and facilitate the production of specific mapping and overlay products as directed.

## Requirements

**Knowledge and experience**

**Essential**

-   Good inter-personal skills coupled with an ability to liaise with relevant sources and agencies
-   Excellent verbal and written communications skills
-   Good IT skills for database management, mapping and presentations
-   Experience and knowledge of security in the Middle East
-   Experience of Threat Assessment and Risk Management best practice

**Preferred**

-   Previous commercial and operational experience as a threat analyst in the Middle East, preferably in Iraq or in similar operating environment
-   Experience in the oil and gas industry

**Qualifications and specialist skills**

-   Threat and risk report writing

## Apply

[Apply at Control Risks](https://apply.workable.com/control-risks-6/j/6CAB15792F/apply)

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