Physical Security Analyst

This role sits within AlphaSense's Insider Protection team, which is responsible for identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks posed by trusted insiders—whether through malicious intent, negligence, or compromise. The team partners closely with HR, Legal, IT, Security Engineering, and business leadership. As the London-based member of this team, you'll bring a local perspective and on-site presence that our global team cannot replicate remotely.

Serve as the primary on-site security point of contact for AlphaSense's London office, owning day-to-day physical security operations

Monitor and manage physical access control, visitor management, and badging—ensuring appropriate coverage and flagging anomalies

Conduct periodic site security walk-throughs and risk assessments, recommending mitigation measures to security leadership

Lead first-response on physical security incidents—tailgating, unauthorized access, workplace concerns—documenting findings and escalating appropriately to the NYC team

Support access provisioning and deprovisioning processes in coordination with IT, with particular attention to high-risk joiners, movers, and leavers

Provide physical security data and observational support (badge history, visitor logs, site context) to insider threat investigations conducted by the broader team

Assist in identifying behavioral indicators or anomalies at the site level that may warrant further review by the Insider Protection team

Coordinate with building management and local security vendors to maintain consistent security standards and address facility-level concerns

Maintain clear, thorough incident logs and produce written summaries for security leadership in a format suitable for escalation or recordkeeping

Support basic security hygiene efforts in the office environment—clean desk compliance, device handling awareness—in coordination with IT

Liaise with local law enforcement, emergency services, or vendors as situations require

Stay current on regional security trends and threat landscape relevant to UK and EU operations

4+ years of experience in physical security, corporate security, loss prevention, or a related field, ideally in a technology, financial services, or similarly fast-paced environment

Hands-on familiarity with physical security systems—access control platforms, video surveillance, visitor management tools—at a level beyond basic use

Strong analytical and documentation skills; able to produce clear written incident reports and communicate findings to a remote leadership team

Sound judgment and professional maturity when handling sensitive personnel matters or security incidents

Comfortable operating independently in an environment where the broader security team is remote and across a significant time zone difference

Intellectually curious about insider threat and security investigation concepts, and eager to build capability in those areas with team support

Experience in a corporate investigations, compliance, or risk function—even at a supporting level

Exposure to insider threat concepts, DLP tools, or security monitoring workflows

Familiarity with how physical access data intersects with logical/IT access governance and identity management

Experience coordinating with HR, Legal, or Facilities on sensitive matters

Relevant certifications such as PSP, CPP, or Security+, or interest in pursuing them

Background in financial services, market intelligence, or a data-sensitive technology environment

Own physical security for a meaningful regional office at a company where protecting AI-driven market intelligence is a genuine strategic priority

Work within a modern security organization that values convergence between physical security and insider threat functions—your on-the-ground observations will directly inform risk decisions made at the global level

Receive direct mentorship from AlphaSense's Insider Protection team leadership, with a clear development path into investigation and insider risk work

High ownership from day one: this is not a support role, it's a critical local function with real visibility

AlphaSense is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling AlphaSense’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. AlphaSense does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any other non-merit factor. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at AlphaSense, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination.

In addition, it is the policy of AlphaSense to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.

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