Manager, Risk Management, Intelligence & C4 (RiC4)
FIFA
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The Manager, Risk Management, Intelligence & C4 (RiC4) is responsible for leading the structured identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of safety and security risks for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. The role establishes and manages the tournament-wide risk management framework, supports intelligence coordination and contributes to the development and implementation of the C4 (Command, Control, Communications and Computers) governance structure. The position ensures that risk-informed decision-making underpins all safety and security planning and operational activities across official tournament sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a formal risk and threat identification, assessment and prioritisation process for all official tournament sites and activities
- Develop, maintain and continuously update the tournament-wide security risk register, ensuring risks are tracked, assessed and mitigated throughout all phases of the event
- Conduct risk assessment analyses for host cities, stadiums, non-competition sites as well as other specific ancillary events, matches, sites or activities, and develop corresponding risk treatment action plans
- Coordinate threat, intelligence and situational awareness inputs from domestic and international partners, ensuring structured analysis and dissemination
- Continuously gather and analyse intelligence relevant to tournament operations and provide structured strategic and operational briefings to senior management and relevant functional areas
- Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the C4 (Command, Control, Communications & Coordination) systems, ensuring alignment with the overall FWWC operational governance framework
- Enable effective information flow to leadership and operational teams, including leading the daily reporting rhythms and information cycles as defined in the C4i concept
- Develop standard operating protocols for escalating, responding to and monitoring operational risks
- Assist in determining appropriate security assets and protective measures required to safeguard official sites and assets
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with domestic and, where required, international intelligence agencies and/or with the relevant FA Manager (Public Security) to support integrated security planning
- Support and encourage the establishment of a Police Cooperation Centre (or equivalent mechanism) to enhance intelligence and information sharing among stakeholders
- Monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory and organisational instruments relevant to risk management and security operations
- Support and advise on background check protocols and related risk considerations in coordination with the Accreditation & Access functions
Education
- University degree in security management, risk management, criminology, intelligence studies, public safety or a related field
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management, intelligence coordination or security analysis, preferably within major events, public safety agencies or multi-agency environments
- Proven experience in developing and managing risk registers and structured risk assessment frameworks
- Experience working with law enforcement, intelligence services or governmental security bodies in Brazil
- Familiarity with command and control structures and operational coordination models
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights
- High attention to detail and structured documentation capability
- Ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive information with integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of strategic briefings
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional areas and external partners
- Advanced IT proficiency including MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Excellent written and verbal communication in Portuguese
Certifications & Requirements
- Willingness to travel nationally and work extended hours during tournament periods
- Fluency in Portuguese (spoken and written) is essential, English desirable
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The Manager, Risk Management, Intelligence & C4 (RiC4) is responsible for leading the structured identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of safety and security risks for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. The role establishes and manages the tournament-wide risk management framework, supports intelligence coordination and contributes to the development and implementation of the C4 (Command, Control, Communications and Computers) governance structure. The position ensures that risk-informed decision-making underpins all safety and security planning and operational activities across official tournament sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a formal risk and threat identification, assessment and prioritisation process for all official tournament sites and activities
- Develop, maintain and continuously update the tournament-wide security risk register, ensuring risks are tracked, assessed and mitigated throughout all phases of the event
- Conduct risk assessment analyses for host cities, stadiums, non-competition sites as well as other specific ancillary events, matches, sites or activities, and develop corresponding risk treatment action plans
- Coordinate threat, intelligence and situational awareness inputs from domestic and international partners, ensuring structured analysis and dissemination
- Continuously gather and analyse intelligence relevant to tournament operations and provide structured strategic and operational briefings to senior management and relevant functional areas
- Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the C4 (Command, Control, Communications & Coordination) systems, ensuring alignment with the overall FWWC operational governance framework
- Enable effective information flow to leadership and operational teams, including leading the daily reporting rhythms and information cycles as defined in the C4i concept
- Develop standard operating protocols for escalating, responding to and monitoring operational risks
- Assist in determining appropriate security assets and protective measures required to safeguard official sites and assets
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with domestic and, where required, international intelligence agencies and/or with the relevant FA Manager (Public Security) to support integrated security planning
- Support and encourage the establishment of a Police Cooperation Centre (or equivalent mechanism) to enhance intelligence and information sharing among stakeholders
- Monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory and organisational instruments relevant to risk management and security operations
- Support and advise on background check protocols and related risk considerations in coordination with the Accreditation & Access functions
Education
- University degree in security management, risk management, criminology, intelligence studies, public safety or a related field
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management, intelligence coordination or security analysis, preferably within major events, public safety agencies or multi-agency environments
- Proven experience in developing and managing risk registers and structured risk assessment frameworks
- Experience working with law enforcement, intelligence services or governmental security bodies in Brazil
- Familiarity with command and control structures and operational coordination models
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights
- High attention to detail and structured documentation capability
- Ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive information with integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of strategic briefings
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional areas and external partners
- Advanced IT proficiency including MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Excellent written and verbal communication in Portuguese
Certifications & Requirements
- Willingness to travel nationally and work extended hours during tournament periods
- Fluency in Portuguese (spoken and written) is essential, English desirable
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.