Stratfor is headquartered in Austin, Texas. In addition, we have relationships in geopolitically significant areas around the world. The only openings we have at this time are listed below, but if you would like to send your resume (CV) along with a cover letter outlining your interest in Stratfor, we can keep you on file. Please list which role you may be interested in on the subject line of the email to applications@stratfor.com. We are unable to respond to individual questions regarding job opportunities due to the high volume of applications. Thank you for your interest in Stratfor.
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Director, Business Development
Position Overview:
This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment at a fast-growing Austin-based firm. The position encompasses the following primary business development roles:
- Operating in a role within the Custom Intelligence Services (CIS) division (description below) to expand current client business, generate leads and grow the annual, high-touch client base.
- Operating in a strategic role working alongside senior management to identify and build new opportunities in our CIS business.
The business development role will require the candidate to establish potential client lists, determine the best point of entry for contact and develop relationships with potential clients that will lead to increased volume of CIS contracts.
The strategic role includes growing and servicing the client base, sourcing and facilitating transactions between the firm’s Client Partners and targeted assets, and identifying unique global investment opportunities for our partners. This is a unique opportunity to gain direct experience in advising global transactions as well as strategic planning.
Strong candidates must have at least 7-10 years of prior experience in industries including, but not limited to, management consulting and/or corporate development. Candidates should have a proven track record in selling consulting services and developing trusted advisor partnerships, creative ability to construct and structure deals, outstanding interpersonal communication and persuasive presentation skills. Candidates also should have strong capabilities in Excel, financial modeling and PowerPoint. To apply, please send your resume to applications@stratfor.com.
Custom Intelligence Services (CIS) Summary
The Director, Business Development will guide client work within Stratfor Custom Intelligence Services (CIS). The CIS group provides real-time intelligence and forecasting, as well as direct access to our analysts, through three primary deliverables: Executive Briefings, Custom Projects and Strategic Monitoring.
Executive Briefings include comprehensive analysis delivered by Stratfor analysts focused on unique client issues specific to an intelligence topic or geographic region. Stratfor analysts are also available for additional follow-up counsel and Q&A.
Custom Projects leverage Stratfor’s intelligence team and global network of contacts to offer advice that informs clients’ global business strategies and investments. Each project provides in-depth intelligence, analysis and forecasts tailored to client priorities and supports their ability to operate effectively and grow their businesses in complex regions around the world. Deliverables can include Country Profiles, Forecasts, Business Risk and Security Assessments, Due Diligence investigations and White Papers.
Strategic Monitoring includes real-time, proactive intelligence monitoring that aligns with client’s countries of operation and investment initiatives. In-depth monitoring can be customized for any number of countries or regions. Offerings include Monthly Forecasts, Daily Intelligence Alerts and direct access to Stratfor intelligence briefers.
At the highest level, this service reflects full access to Stratfor's global infrastructure of intelligence assets, government and partner relationships for clients to identify and expand their global business opportunities. Client partners at this level receive a high-touch consulting service that provides ongoing strategic guidance for all business decisions, where geopolitical due diligence is required for our client partners to operate effectively in challenging environments. Based on core intelligence capabilities and influential relationships, Stratfor’s principal expertise lies in the Natural Resources, Financial Services and Security industries.
Analyst Development Program
The Analyst Development Program offers associates (ADPs) from around the globe an opportunity to learn from Stratfor's analysts and intelligence professionals. ADPs play a critical role in analyzing and interpreting world events as well as contributing to client and subscriber products. They also receive hands-on experience in intelligence collection and analysis and forecasting methods. The Analyst Development Program is the primary way candidates become employed as analysts -- many of our current employees got their starts as ADPs.
Applicants are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, including international relations, global trade, economics, technological innovation, engineering and science. We encourage applicants of diverse educational and professional backgrounds to apply.
The three-month Analyst Development Program is unpaid but stipends are provided as well as a transportation allowance. The recruits will be expected to come to Austin, Texas, for three months and be fully engaged onsite. Successful candidates will be, at a minimum, in their junior or senior year of university education. Please note that many participants are further into their professional careers.
Resumes and cover letters are due by the application deadline listed below. Please send a cover letter and resume (CV) to applications@stratfor.com. Cover letters should be addressed to the ADP Selection Committee and should be no more than 500 words explaining why you want to work for Stratfor and what you specifically can contribute. If selected to move forward in the process, you will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to respond to individual queries about program specifics at this time.
Please be prepared to provide documentation proving past experiences and qualifications, as there will be an extensive background check.
Stratfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.