Investigator - Supply Chain Security & Protective Intelligence

About the role

EDGE, an advanced technology group based in Abu Dhabi focused on defence and emerging technologies, is hiring an Investigator for its Beacon Red team. The role strengthens investigative and protective security capabilities by identifying, assessing and investigating threats to the integrity, security and resilience of the supply chain. It works closely with procurement, legal, cyber security, operational security and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate allegations and incidents involving suppliers, subcontractors, intermediaries and third parties, including fraud, corruption, bribery, sanctions violations, counterfeiting, product substitution, regulatory breaches, labour violations, cyber incidents and other misconduct.
• Assess supplier ownership structures, beneficial ownership, affiliations, subcontracting arrangements and business relationships to spot undisclosed risks, conflicts of interest or deceptive practices.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk and strategically important suppliers, including key personnel, directors, agents and business partners.
• Conduct supply chain risk assessments covering manufacturing origin, transit routes, end users and geopolitical or regulatory considerations.
• Analyse procurement, logistics, financial, cyber, quality and operational data to identify anomalies and threats.
• Maintain investigative records, evidence trails, source evaluations and case documentation.
• Assess suppliers, contractors and individuals for protective security and counter-intelligence risks, and investigate suspected insider threats, information leakage and hostile intelligence activity.
• Develop intelligence assessments on foreign interference, industrial espionage, economic espionage, organised crime and hostile-state activities.
• Recommend and support risk mitigation measures, and produce investigative reports, intelligence assessments and executive briefings.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in corporate investigations, protective security, intelligence, law enforcement, military, security services, fraud investigations, supply chain security or investigative due diligence.
• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Supply Chain Management, International Relations, Criminology, Security Studies or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing investigations from lead through evidence collection, analysis, findings, reporting and recommended actions.
• Experience with protective security, security risk or vulnerability assessments.
• Preferred: background in counter-intelligence, protective intelligence, military intelligence or national security; experience in defence, aerospace, technology, manufacturing or government environments; professional certifications in investigations, intelligence, security, fraud examination or risk management.

Required skills

• Open-source intelligence techniques, relationship mapping, information validation and source assessment.
• Investigative research, analytical, interviewing, report-writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

What we offer

• A learning academy and digital learning platforms for skill development and career growth.
• Strong career support and the chance to work with talent from around the world.