Head of Maritime Intelligence, Limassol

Emerald Zebra on behalf of our client, a maritime risk and intelligence business, is looking to hire a Head of Maritime Intelligence to be based in Limassol, Cyprus. Reporting to the CEO and Owner, this is an executive level opportunity to establish, build and lead a global Maritime Intelligence Division, its 24/7 team, intelligence products and platform.

The role

You will create a global maritime intelligence capability from the ground up, developing intelligence products, methodologies and analytical frameworks that deliver actionable insight on maritime risks, security threats, geopolitical developments, vessel operations, ports, territories and emerging global risk factors. You will build and manage a high performing team of intelligence analysts, subject matter experts and regional specialists, and create an intelligence platform that delivers reliable, predictive and operationally relevant intelligence across the global maritime domain.

Strategic leadership

• Develop and execute the vision, strategy and growth plan for the Maritime Intelligence Division
• Establish a best in class intelligence operation covering maritime security, geopolitical developments, sanctions, compliance, operational risks and emerging threats
• Build a scalable organisational structure that supports rapid growth
• Serve as the company senior authority on maritime intelligence, security risk and strategic threat assessment

Intelligence operations

• Design and implement intelligence collection, analysis, validation and dissemination methodologies
• Develop intelligence products covering vessels, ports, trade routes, maritime regions, territorial waters and geopolitical developments
• Establish systems to identify, assess, forecast and communicate maritime risks globally
• Lead the production of strategic, operational and tactical intelligence assessments for clients and internal stakeholders

Team development and leadership

• Recruit, develop and manage a multidisciplinary team of analysts, researchers and subject matter experts
• Build a culture of analytical excellence, with training programmes, quality assurance and performance standards
• Mentor and develop future intelligence leaders

Product and platform development

• Work with technology, data and product teams to develop a maritime intelligence platform
• Integrate intelligence data, risk indicators, predictive analytics and operational insight into a unified solution
• Drive innovation in intelligence collection, automation, AI enabled analysis and predictive risk modelling

Stakeholder engagement

• Represent the company at industry conferences, client meetings and strategic engagements
• Build relationships with government agencies, maritime authorities, security organisations, intelligence providers and industry partners
• Support commercial teams with subject matter expertise in client engagements and business development

What you bring

• Maritime industry experience, which is required for this role
• Based in Cyprus
• 7 to 15 years of experience in maritime intelligence, security intelligence, geopolitical risk, strategic risk analysis or a related field
• Proven experience leading intelligence teams within maritime intelligence providers, maritime security organisations, government agencies, naval intelligence units, risk consultancies or global intelligence companies
• A track record of building, managing and scaling intelligence operations
• Strong understanding of maritime security threats, sanctions, compliance, piracy, regional instability and emerging maritime risks
• Experience developing intelligence methodologies, analytical frameworks and intelligence products
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across international teams and global operations

The salary range starts at EUR 80,000 per annum, depending on the candidate's experience. The salary is negotiable for candidates with particularly strong and relevant experience.

To apply, send your CV via this advert. All applications are handled in confidence.

Donna Stephenson, Founder and Principal Recruiter, Emerald Zebra, specialist recruitment and executive search.