Anzal Asghar
London,United Kingdom
Summary
An analytically driven professional with experience across parliamentary and NGO settings, contributing to policy development and legislative discourse. Brings a multidisciplinary lens to defence, technology, and economic policy analysis, with a strong foundation in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and strategic risk assessment. Adept at navigating the intersection of data, diplomacy, and decision-making to inform evidence-based policy outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior Paralegal Assistant
Landmark Chambers
London
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted legal research on planning legislation, case law, and national policy frameworks (e.g. NPPF), producing briefing notes, and advice documents for internal and client use.
- Drafted and reviewed Section 106 agreements, highway agreements, and other planning-related legal instruments, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and local authority protocols.
- Exposed to using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Practical Law for legal research and drafting skeleton arguments.
Intelligence Analyst Intern
Cyber London
London
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted open-source and proprietary threat intelligence research on emerging cyber threats, malware campaigns, and threat actor tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), providing actionable insights for internal teams.
- Monitored global cybersecurity developments, analysing attacker infrastructure, phishing campaigns, and malware distribution patterns to identify trends and potential organisational risks.
- Produced concise intelligence reports and briefings, translating complex technical data into clear, strategic recommendations for internal and client use.
- Utilised threat intelligence platforms and analytical tools to process large datasets, correlate indicators of compromise (IOCs), and highlight critical anomalies.
Research Assistant
House of Lords
London
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Produced concise briefing notes on topics such as national security, AI regulation, and economic policy, tailored for debates and committee work.
- Authored policy memos on emerging threats, military doctrine, and strategic technologies for Lords engaged in defence and foreign affairs.
- Conducted in-depth open-source research on economic and defence issues, reviewing government reports, parliamentary papers, think tank publications, and international media.
- Monitored developments in defence and global economic affairs, identifying emerging risks and trends with implications for legislation and parliamentary scrutiny.
Human Rights Project Volunteer
WaterAid UK
London
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted research on international human rights frameworks, including the right to water and sanitation, to inform policy recommendations..
- Analysed quantitative datasets using Excel and basic statistical tools to identify service gaps, demographic disparities, and regional trends in water access.
- Translated qualitative data from focus groups and field reports to inform culturally sensitive programming and amplify community voices in advocacy campaigns.
Education
Master's Degree - MSc Global Affairs
King’s College London
09/2023 - 12/2024
Bachelor's Degree - BA Politics and History
SOAS University of London
09/2020 - 08/2023
LANGUAGES
English
Native
French
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Junior Paralegal Assistant
Landmark Chambers
06.2025 - 09.2025
Intelligence Analyst Intern
Cyber London
01.2025 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
House of Lords
07.2024 - 12.2024
Human Rights Project Volunteer
WaterAid UK
12.2022 - 12.2023
Master's Degree - MSc Global Affairs
King’s College London
09/2023 - 12/2024
Bachelor's Degree - BA Politics and History
SOAS University of London
09/2020 - 08/2023