Katya Saichin
London, UK
Summary
Multilingual security researcher specializing in geopolitical risk, intelligence, and misinformation analysis. Currently pursuing an MSc in Security Studies at UCL, with experience in OSINT, risk assessment, and policy analysis across consulting, think tanks, and research institutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Political researcher
VineSight
Tel Aviv, Israel
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted toxicity assessments and misinformation analysis for client dashboards.
- Produced weekly intelligence reports for senior analysts and clients.
- Synthesized complex information into concise briefs for high-level stakeholders.
Consulting intern
Third Way and Partners
London, UK
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and presented business development frameworks to senior management.
- Worked closely with senior analysts on high-level consulting projects.
- Assisted in creating briefings and presentations for senior clients.
Policy intern
CIPPEC
Buenos Aires, Argentina
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted data analysis for policy recommendations on governance/security.
- Supported research for strategic policy decisions in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Assistant
Swicily
London, UK
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported U.S. product launch, assisting in market research & regulatory compliance.
- Compiled industry data to inform strategic planning.
- Assisted in developing an FDA-approved product label.
Political assistant
London School of Economics - Institute of Global Affairs
London, UK
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided multilingual translation (French, Spanish, Italian) for a populism conference at the Institute of Global Affairs.
- Assisted Professor Peter Pomerantsev in research on disinformation & propaganda.
Assistant to CEO
Konbini Media Pop Culture Platform
London, UK
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Wrote articles for Konbini Nigeria and translated video content in French, Spanish, and Italian.
- Assisted CEO in coordinating online meetings across the UK and Nigeria.
Education
MSc - Security Studies
University College London (UCL)
London 09/2024 -
Year Abroad - Classics and Languages
Universidad Complutense De Madrid (UCM)
Madrid 09/2022 - 06/2023
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Modern Languages (Spanish)
University of Exeter
Exeter 09/2020 - 07/2024
A-Levels -
Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle
London 09/2018 - 09/2020
Skills
- Research & Intelligence: OSINT, geopolitical & security risk analysis, misinformation analysis
- Analytical & Technical: Quantitative & qualitative analysis, policy research, data visualisation
- Communication & Reporting: Briefing, report writing, multilingual research
Affiliations
- Scuba diving
- Ocean Conservation
- Language Learning
- Reading
Languages
English
Native
French
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Timeline
Political researcher
VineSight
08.2023 - 09.2023
Consulting intern
Third Way and Partners
07.2023 - 08.2023
Policy intern
CIPPEC
06.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant
Swicily
07.2021 - 08.2021
Political assistant
London School of Economics - Institute of Global Affairs
07.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant to CEO
Konbini Media Pop Culture Platform
06.2017 - 07.2017
MSc - Security Studies
University College London (UCL)
09/2024 -
Year Abroad - Classics and Languages
Universidad Complutense De Madrid (UCM)
09/2022 - 06/2023
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Modern Languages (Spanish)
University of Exeter
09/2020 - 07/2024
A-Levels -
Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle
09/2018 - 09/2020
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