Sr. Manager, Global Intelligence

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role

The Sr. Manager, Global Intelligence plays a critical role in advancing the company’s intelligence capabilities to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Reporting to the Head of Global Safety & Security, this role oversees the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) and leads the development and execution of intelligence strategies that support the safety of employees, global office locations, business travelers, and corporate reputation. By leveraging technology, analysis, and collaboration, the Sr. Manager ensures the organization remains informed and prepared in an evolving threat landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains cross-functional relationships with senior leadership to support the development and implementation of intelligence strategies that assess and mitigate external risks to company assets, operations, and employees.

• Works with contract partners to prepare, maintain, and manage detailed risk intelligence assessments of regions, countries, and specific business locations.

• Leads and manages our Global Travel Security program

• Leads and manages the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), ensuring efficient intelligence operations, timely response, and continuous improvement.

• Mentors and guides intelligence analysts in structured analysis techniques and the application of professional judgment tools.

• Refines existing intelligence methodologies to assess the severity and likelihood of external threats.

• Produces intelligence reports and briefings related to global geopolitical risks, emerging threats, and operational vulnerabilities.

• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and directives related to intelligence gathering and dissemination.

• Builds and maintains relationships with domestic and international intelligence services, private sector counterparts, and security vendors to strengthen information-sharing capabilities.

• Maintains a collaborative private-sector intelligence network to enhance risk mitigation efforts.

• Collaborates closely with Global Safety & Security, corporate stakeholders, and regional security leaders to ensure intelligence-driven decision-making.

• Supports enterprise security objectives by implementing intelligence-driven action plans, monitoring progress, and making necessary adjustments.

• Contributes to special projects and strategic initiatives related to global intelligence operations.

• Due to the global nature of the company’s operations, remains available outside traditional business hours (as needed) to monitor developing threats and provide executive intelligence briefings.

Qualifications

• 5+ year’s analytical and leadership experience in government, law enforcement, military, or private sector threat analysis.

• Experience leading employees or directing the work of others.

• Strong oral and written communications skills and extensive experience briefing senior decision-makers.

• International experience and appreciation for cultural differences.

• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, networks, and sustainable working relationships with direct peers and key internal and external business partners.

• Expert in one or more of the following: regional geopolitics; international terrorist threats; transnational crime; information protection; or open source analysis.

Location: This is an on-site role based out of our Los Angeles office, requiring 5 days a week in office.

Compensation The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $140,000 - $160,000. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.