[Hiring] Senior Consultant, Maritime @Crisis24

Who We Are Looking For

Crisis24 is seeking a Senior Consultant, Maritime to join our global Crisis and Security Consulting (CSC) practice. This role is suited to a highly experienced maritime professional with an exceptional background in maritime operations, intelligence, and security risk management. The Senior Consultant will provide expert advice, analysis, and strategic guidance to commercial, governmental, and industrial clients across the global maritime sector. You will lead consulting engagements, produce high-quality intelligence products, and contribute to the continuous development of Crisis24’s maritime advisory capability. This position requires a balance of strategic insight and operational understanding, ideally gained through senior roles in naval, maritime security, or shipping intelligence environments.

Location and travel requirements

• Place of work: Flexible but within proximity of Crisis24’s main hubs in EMEA (London, Paris, Cape Town, Dubai, Singapore, Manila)
• Travel Expectations: This role requires regular international travel in support of consulting projects
• Flexibility and readiness to deploy at short notice – both domestically and overseas to higher threat environments – are essential

What You Will Work On

Business Development

• Identify and support new business opportunities within the maritime security and risk consulting sector, including proposal writing, client engagement, and tender contributions
• Contribute to the commercial development of Crisis24’s maritime offerings through strategic networking, client relationship management, and market insight
• Seek and win maritime security and safety consultancy and MarTrack opportunities with existing and prospective Crisis24 clients and partners
• Identify opportunities to promote and enhance Crisis24’s maritime security and safety consulting and MarTrack initiatives
• Scope, price, manage, oversee and develop client proposals
• Account management and client relationship management of all existing and new maritime clients
• Develop and coordinate a strategic BD/sales and marketing plan in line with financial objectives
• Monitor emerging global new market/business opportunities

Consulting Services Delivery

• Lead and deliver bespoke maritime risk assessments, intelligence reports, and operational security advice for global clients
• Conduct and present threat and vulnerability assessments across the maritime domain, including piracy, geopolitics, cyber threats, and critical subsea infrastructure risks
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on maritime operations, contributing to internal training, SOP development, and the refinement of Crisis24’s maritime consultancy services
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders – including government bodies, port authorities, shipping companies, and insurers – to support clients’ operational resilience and compliance
• Support live incident management, crisis response, and post-incident debriefing for maritime security events
• Represent Crisis24 at industry conferences, working groups, and strategic forums, contributing to thought leadership on maritime risk
• Mentor and support junior consultants and analysts within the Crisis24 maritime team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Crisis24 teams globally to integrate maritime insights into cross-domain security solutions

Who You Will Work With

You will collaborate with colleagues across the Crisis24 global network – including teams in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific – as well as with partners within the GardaWorld group. Cross-functional teamwork with our Special Risks, All Hazards, and Product Risk units will be a key part of your role.

You will work closely with:

• The Director for Africa, Middle East & Asia-Pacific and other members of CSC specialising in maritime consulting services, ensuring alignment with broader Crisis24 operational priorities
• Maritime consultants and intelligence specialists across Crisis24’s global network, ensuring the Manila centre’s outputs integrate seamlessly into client deliverables
• Clients and internal stakeholders, contributing to intelligence briefings, incident updates, and operational support activities

What You Will Bring

Education

• Significant operational experience and networks within the maritime domain
• Degree in maritime studies, naval operations, security, intelligence, or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MSc, MA) in relevant fields are desirable

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in maritime operations, naval service, or maritime intelligence, with senior leadership exposure
• Proven expertise in maritime risk management, operational intelligence, and strategic consulting
• Demonstrated experience liaising with governmental, defence, or industry stakeholders on sensitive or high-level maritime security issues
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams or complex consulting engagements
• Commercial awareness and experience contributing to the growth of consulting portfolios or maritime security services

Technical Knowledge

• Deep understanding of global maritime security frameworks (e.g., IMO, BMP5, ISPS Code, IMB, and OCIMF)
• Familiarity with vessel tracking, AIS systems, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis tools
• Awareness of emerging challenges across maritime cyber risk and critical subsea infrastructure

Core Competencies

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client advisory skills
• Exceptional judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or classified information
• Ability to perform under pressure in dynamic operational environments
• High integrity, professionalism, and cross-cultural awareness
• Fluent English essential; proficiency in French or other major maritime languages desirable

Preferred

• Prior service in senior naval, attaché, or maritime intelligence roles
• Experience with intergovernmental or multinational maritime initiatives (e.g., NATO, EU NAVFOR, IHO, or IMO)
• Publications or contributions to maritime security think tanks, professional bodies, or conferences
• Familiarity with the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, or African maritime operating environments