Junior Associate OSINT (m/w/d) - Bernstein Group

The Bernstein Group is a management consultancy specializing in strategic communications, with a focus on special communications situations, complex political decision-making processes, and regulatory issues. Since our founding in 2001, we have continuously evolved and today operate with a team of 40 professionals across offices in Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt am Main, and Munich. We work closely with our clients, develop tailored strategies, and successfully implement them. Our work is grounded in robust methodologies, the use of technology, and data-driven analyses. We firmly believe that our employees, with their diverse experiences and perspectives, make a valuable contribution from day one.

We are currently looking, effective immediately, for a candidate to join us in Berlin, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, or remotely as a:

Junior Associate OSINT (m/f/d)

With us, you will work in an established consultancy on highly relevant communications, political, and regulatory issues. You will research, analyze, and synthesize information into sound decision-making foundations and, together with the team, develop creative and actionable solutions. Ideally, you bring curiosity, analytical thinking, and enthusiasm for diverse topics and interactions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identification, collection, and analysis of information from publicly available sources (OSINT)
• Preparation of reports and analyses to support our clients and colleagues in assessing political, economic, and social developments
• Support in the development and implementation of policy and communications strategies
• Identification of reputational risks
• Litigation support
• Close collaboration with the team to integrate data-driven insights into the policy and communications strategies of our clients
• Further development of our data infrastructure and support in the (AI-based) automation of work processes
• Further development of our knowledge management

What You Bring:

• A completed university degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Communications, Political Science, Journalism, or Economics), a comparable qualification, or relevant professional experience (e.g., in journalism or security authorities)
• Willingness to continuously familiarize yourself with new contexts in a dynamic business environment and to share knowledge with colleagues
• Initial hands-on experience in Open Source Intelligence or other advanced research techniques
• Initial practical experience using AI tools and a solid understanding of the challenges posed by AI-generated content in OSINT research
• Enjoyment of learning new programs, tools, and research techniques
• Interest in automating tasks and processes and making them scalable
• Enjoyment of complexity: you like working on solutions to multifaceted problems in sensitive contexts, even under tight deadlines
• Enthusiasm for working with language and texts, and the confidence to use concise language in German and English (C1 level)
• Knowledge of the interplay between politics, media, business, science, and civil society

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary with an attractive bonus system
• A smart team with demanding and exciting client engagements
• The opportunity to contribute to success from day one
• The opportunity to take responsibility for yourself, your team, and client mandates
• Opportunities for regular professional development and training

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, certificates, references if applicable). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us in advance via email at recruiting@bernstein-group.com.

Do you not meet all the requirements but believe you would be a perfect fit for us? Apply anyway. We are a diverse team and value the different career paths of our employees.

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