Job Title: Proactive Crisis AnalystLocation: [Kuala Lumpur]Department: Risk Management / Crisis ResponseReports To: Crisis Management Lead / Director of Risk
The Proactive Crisis Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats to the organization before they escalate into full-scale crises. This role focuses on early detection, strategic forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the organization remains resilient in the face of emerging risks.
Monitor global and local events, trends, and intelligence sources to identify early warning signs of potential crises (e.g., geopolitical, reputational, operational, cyber).
Conduct scenario planning and risk impact assessments to advise stakeholders on proactive measures.
Collaborate with communications, operations, legal, and compliance teams to prepare preemptive response strategies.
Maintain and update risk dashboards and crisis watchlists using analytical tools and software.
Develop and refine crisis response playbooks and escalation protocols.
Generate timely reports, alerts, and briefings for senior leadership.
Lead or support crisis simulations, tabletop exercises, and training programs.
Engage with external partners, agencies, or intelligence vendors to enhance situational awareness.
Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in risk analysis, crisis management, threat intelligence, or a similar role.
Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
Familiarity with crisis monitoring tools (e.g., Dataminr, Signal AI, Factal) and data visualization platforms.
Ability to work under pressure and respond rapidly to evolving situations.
Multilingual capabilities or regional expertise is a plus.
Strategic thinker with a high degree of curiosity.
Calm, clear communicator during high-stress situations.
Highly collaborative and diplomatic across teams and cultures.
