Our continued growth and success are dependent on the calibre of our people. We demand the highest standards from our personnel and will only employ candidates who share our quality-driven focus. In return, we will train and support our personnel every step of the way, to enable them to develop their careers as part of the Castor Vali team.
We are currently looking for candidates for the following positions:
Business Development Manager – Corporate Security, Kenya
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Kenyan/East African Business Development Manager to join our Corporate Security team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and expansion of our Corporate Security Services, working closely with the Director of Corporate Security Services and other key stakeholders. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in business development, particularly within the security industry.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, with a focus on corporate security or related services.
- Proven track record of supporting sales targets and driving business growth in a competitive environment. Experience in the wider East Africa region is advantageous.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or a related field is preferred (not mandatory).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Knowledge of the security industry and its market dynamics.
- Highly motivated, results-driven, and proactive.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to recruitment@castorvali.com. Please include “Business Development Manager – Corporate Security (Kenya) Application” in the subject line.
Business Development Manager – Corporate Security, Global
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our Corporate Security team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and expansion of our Corporate Security Services, working closely with the Director of Corporate Security Services and other key stakeholders. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in business development, particularly within the security industry.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 5-7 years of business development experience, focusing on corporate security or related services.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth in a competitive environment. Experience in sales relating to training and investigative projects would be advantageous.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Security Management, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Knowledge of the security industry and its market dynamics.
- Highly motivated, results-driven, and proactive.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to recruitment@castorvali.com. Please include “Business Development Manager – Corporate Security Application” in the subject line.
Alerting Manager, SIS Department, Kenya
As an Alerting Manager in the Security Information Services (SIS) department, you will be responsible
for managing and developing Castor Vali’s alerting division. Key responsibilities will entail line
management of analysts producing alerts, and product development of our alerting division to ensure
accurate, timely and relevant reporting of countries covered and beyond. Quality assurance and control
of the alerting product is imperative to this role. In addition, the alerting manager will oversee the
production and distribution of other regular reports such as dailies, weeklies and monthlies on our
various content management systems.
Qualifications, Experience and Qualities:
- A Bachelors or Masters Degree (preferred) in fields like Intelligence Studies,
Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or a related field. - Several years of experience (3-5) in intelligence analysis, security,
or a related field. This experience should include roles with increasing responsibility. - Proven experience in a supervisory role, ideally within a similar
intelligence or security environment. Proven ability to motivate and guide a team of intelligence
professionals. - Ability to analyse complex information, identify patterns, and generate
actionable intelligence across any jurisdiction in Africa. Attention to detail is crucial. - Familiarity with intelligence tools, data analytics, and other relevant
technologies that can be used to bolster intelligence for alerting. - Experience in handling crisis situations, including the ability to make
quick, informed decisions under pressure.
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, email an updated CV, cover letter relevant to this role, and copy of your most recent academic transcript with grades to recruitment@castorvali.com. Please include “Alerting Manager, SIS Department Application” in the subject line.
SIS Analysts Kenya, Nigeria, or South Africa
Castor Vali is looking for exceptional, experienced candidates to join our growing SIS team continent-wide. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality, client-focused products.
Qualifications and Experience:
- At least three years’ experience in a relevant position within political and security risk, or within a complementary sector, such as government, NGOs, civil society, or the media.
- A postgraduate qualification with a very strong academic record.
- An existing specialism in continental political and security risk
- Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to edit and proof in English as well.
- Impeccable research, writing and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in another language is desirable, particularly French.
- Efficient time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to work remotely and with minimal supervision.
Candidates must be eligible to work in one of the above locations without sponsorship.
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please email a CV, cover letter, copy of your most recent academic transcript with grades, and a writing sample to recruitment@castorvali.com
Junior Analyst, Nigeria
Castor Vali is looking for highly motivated candidates to join its growing Security Information Services (SIS) department in Nigeria. The SIS department produces subscription-based and ad hoc assessments to give our clients in Western Africa and the Sahel a comprehensive understanding of the political and security environments in which they operate. These products include dailies, alerts, weeklies, monthlies, etc as part of country packages and bespoke reporting such as journey threat assessments and security risk assessments as part of ad hoc assessments.
Qualifications, Experience and Qualities:
- A postgraduate qualification and a strong academic record, averaging 65 percent and above in a relevant degree – such as political science, international relations, intelligence, criminal investigations, or strategic studies etc.
- Impeccable research, writing, and analytical skills. Applicants should be able to show that they have worked on political or security issues in Africa (either as part of their degree or as part of work experience).
- Excellent communication skills
- A can-do and positive attitude.
- Fluency in French is desirable.
- Applicants should have the ability to work with little supervision to tight deadlines, be reliable, and be willing to work overtime when required to meet client requests.
To apply for the role, please email the following to recruitment@castorvali.com
- Updated CV
- Cover letter relevant to this role
- Copy of your academic transcript, showing marks
- One reference letter
Incomplete applications that do not include all the above attachments will not be considered.
Investigator/Loss Controller
We are seeking an experienced investigator/loss controller to join our team in Nairobi. The primary focus of this role will be to safeguard our clients’ operations from potential threats and risks throughout the entire production and distribution process for our client a major FMCG business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing teams, identifying, and mitigating risks, as well as experience in conducting investigations and implementing loss prevention strategies. Police or military experience an advantage. As an Investigator/Loss Controller, you will hold a pivotal role in the organisation, actively contributing to our security and risk management objectives. Your responsibilities will encompass conducting thorough investigations and implementing loss control measures to ensure the safeguarding of our clients’ assets and interests.
Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of five years of experience in loss prevention or investigations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Please send your CV/resume to recruitment@castorvali.com with ‘Investigator/loss Controller’ as your subject.
Maritime Business Development Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Maritime Business Development Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth and expanding our client base within the maritime industry. As a key member of our team, the Maritime Business Development Manager will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and promoting our risk management services to potential clients within maritime sector.
Qualifications, Experience and Qualities:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
- Proven track record of successful business development within the risk management or related industry, with a strong network of industry contacts.
- Minimum of 5 years of business development knowledge and industry experience (preferably in Maritime Security / Oil and Gas environments).
- Have previous experienced relating to maritime security sector and a thorough knowledge and
understanding of maritime security compliance. - Manage, maintain, and foster all current company clients and prospective clients.
- Support the CCO and the wider business unit.
- Be prepared to travel on behalf of the company.
- Oversee and expand on business relations in maritime environment.
- Experience of developing new client accounts and growing existing accounts.
If you are passionate about driving business growth and have a good knowledge background in global risk management or related industries, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional risk management services to our clients across diverse sectors.
Please send your CV/resume and other relevant documents to recruitment@castorvali.com with ‘Maritime Business Development Manager’ as your subject.
We are not actively recruiting for security personnel at present but if you would like to submit a speculative CV for consideration for future positions, please send this to recruitment@castorvali.com.
When sending applications please be aware that you must meet the below minimum qualifications for maritime security personnel , these are mandatory (unless otherwise stated):
- Proof of military service and testimonial
- Seaman’s Card and Discharge Book
- Maritime Firearms Competency Course Certificate
- FPOS(i) or equivalent – must include trauma element
- Industry recognised psychological assessment
- Drug and alcohol test
- STCW
- ENG1
- Enhanced DBS certificate (or equivalent for non-UK residents)
- Maritime Security Operators (MSO) Course
Additional requirements for offshore maritime security personnel:
- BOSIET – not mandatory but highly desirable
Land-based security personnel
- FPOS(i) or equivalent – must include trauma element
- Industry recognised psychological assessment
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
- Enhanced DBS certificate (or equivalent for non-UK residents)