Stratum Global Risk is inviting expressions of interest from experienced professionals to join our talent pool for embedded security, travel risk and crisis consulting assignments across the Middle East. Through our embedded security, travel risk and crisis consulting services, consultants work within client organisations to strengthen security risk management, business continuity and crisis preparedness. They combine regional expertise and cultural understanding with practical consulting capability, supported by Stratum’s 24/7 Operations Centre and wider operational resources.

The role

We are seeking professionals for assignments ranging from defined assessments and planning projects to temporary embedded placements during periods of instability and longer-term client requirements. This is a speculative application for future opportunities. Selection for assignments will depend on client requirements, relevant experience and availability.

Required experience and qualifications

● A minimum of seven years’ experience in security risk management and security consulting, with ten years or more preferred.

● Recognised professional qualifications in security risk management and security consultancy.

● A military, police or comparable government security background, supported by subsequent commercial or institutional consulting experience.

● Demonstrated Middle East experience, with a sound understanding of regional operating conditions and cultural considerations.

● Professional proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English, including report writing and management briefings.

● Experience conducting physical security reviews and structured threat, vulnerability and security risk assessments.

● A proven record of developing security procedures, business continuity plans, crisis management arrangements and evacuation or relocation plans.

● Experience translating risk assessments into prioritised recommendations and supporting their implementation within a client organisation.

● The ability to assess the commercial and operational consequences of security decisions and work effectively with leadership, HR, travel and operational teams.

Desirable experience

● Previous embedded consulting or corporate security management assignments.

● Direct involvement in crisis response, personnel relocation or evacuation operations.

● Business impact analysis, continuity and recovery planning, and the delivery of tabletop exercises.

● Experience supporting multinational organisations or managing security requirements across several countries.

● Additional professional qualifications in business continuity, crisis management or organisational resilience.

Professional attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

● Clear judgement and the ability to present practical options to decision-makers.

● Credibility with senior stakeholders and the interpersonal skills to work effectively within an established client team.

● Commercial awareness and an understanding of how security supports business objectives.

● Cultural sensitivity, discretion and respect for confidential information.

● Personal accountability, initiative and the ability to maintain professional standards under pressure.

● Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and travel for agreed assignments.

Working with Stratum

Consultants will have access to operational support across security, travel risk, medical and travel assistance, secure transportation, evacuation and crisis response. Assignments will have an agreed scope, reporting structure and deliverables. Location, duration, deployment arrangements and fees will be confirmed for each engagement.

How to apply

Please submit your CV with a concise covering statement setting out:

● Countries and sectors in which you have worked.

● Relevant consulting assignments and areas of specialist expertise.

● Professional qualifications and memberships.

● Arabic and English proficiency, together with any additional languages.

● Current location, deployment availability and preferred assignment locations.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete a competency-based interview and practical assessment. Relevant qualifications, service history and professional references will be verified. Inclusion in the consultant pool does not guarantee an interview or assignment.