IRIS CHATZIDAKI-PEFANI

A confident and self-motivated international

achiever with three years of significant

and progressive experience. Possesses

outstanding skills in the conducting of security,

risk and geopolitical research and analysis.

ac60za@r.postjobfree.com

+44-744*******

London, UK, SW20 0JF

Work experience

Skills and Competences

August 2018 – Present London, UK

Political Risk Analyst

Global Risk Insights

Composition of articles analysing current events and global trends and provision of forecasts regarding their outcome.

July 2018 – Present London, UK

Junior Threat Analyst – Sub-Contractor

CornerStone GRG Limited

Responsible for the completion of the threat analysis section of the reports conducted for the company’s clients.

Oct 2017 - April 2018 London, UK

Security Researcher and Training Materials Developer (6-months contract)

Green Light Limited

Contribution to the risk assessment process through the identification threats via open source intelligence and development of security training materials. Editorial assistance in the content of the 'Aviation Security International' journal

Oct 2013 - Jun 2016 Athens, Greece

Junior Research Analyst

Institute of International Relations

Constructed weekly reports over the course of three years on the actions and decisions taken by the US Intelligence Community, the development of BRICS association and the crisis in Somalia.

Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

Junior Research Analyst Athens, Greece

Hellenic Centre of European Studies

Contribution to a research project conducted on behalf of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Composition of European country risk reports in the topics of geopolitics, immigration and the economic crisis.

Education

2016-2017 London, UK

MSc: Countering organised crime and terrorism

University College London

2010-2015 Athens, Greece

BA: International European and Area Studies

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences

Research and Analysis

Open Source Intelligence

Due Diligence

Threat assessment

Geopolitical Analysis

International Affairs

Specialised Software

(ArcGIS, SPSS, CrimeStat, R)

Additional Skills

Languages: Greek (Native), English (Fluent), .….French (Fluent), German (Intermediate)

Computer Literacy: Holder of International …..diploma in IT skills: Microsoft Office, R …..Programming Language

Publications

2018

FYROM referendum: The risks of a ‘no’ vote - …. …..Published on Global Risk Insights official …..webpage

2018

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: still an aviation …..security concern on Israel’s 70th birthday? – …..Published on Aviation Security International’s …..official webpage

2016

. Al Qaeda - Published on the Institute of International …..Relations’ official webpage

2014

.Russia’s economic transformation under Putin - …..Published on the Institute of International Relations’ …..official webpage

2013

. Relations between BRICS and the US - Published …..on.the Institute of International Relations’ webpage

Interests

Keen interest in the fine arts such as music and ….theatre. Passionate about travelling.

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