Senior Intel Desk Researcher

About the position

ActiveFence is seeking an experienced Senior Researcher to join our intelligence desk team. Our teams help top-level companies improve their guardrails using our insights on the latest trends in T&S, exploration of various abuse areas, and new techniques adopted by threat actors, while uncovering vulnerabilities, and delivering actionable recommendations.

What will you do?

● Manage end-to-end research projects focused on trust and safety issues (e.g. hate speech, coordinated inauthentic behavior, platform abuse and red team).

● Analyze data from various sources, including social media, AI tools, and gaming platforms, using internal tools and OSINT/WEBINT methods.

● Produce high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.

● Serve as a primary point of contact for client engagements, translating research into actionable insights and policy recommendations.

● Stay ahead of trends in content moderation, platform integrity, and safety policy.

Requirements:

● At least 2 years of demonstrated experience managing complex intelligence projects OR an intelligence team - MUST

● Extensive WEBINT / OSINT experience (3-4 years) - MUST

● Native level English - MUST

● Strong written and verbal communication skills- MUST

● At least 2 years of client-facing experience - MUST

● Strong understanding of OPSEC principles

● Additional language - an advantage

● Positive attitude, motivation, and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

● Ability to package complex research findings into client-ready formats (e.g., slide decks, written reports, executive briefings).

● Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple clients simultaneously.

Location:

Israel/UK

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV to yaelb@activefence.com