Do you want to work at a start-up and help shape board-level, commercial and strategic decision-making at the intersection of security, intelligence, and geopolitics?

If so, Signpost Six invites you to embark on a dynamic internship journey.

What will you do?

As a Strategy Intern, you will contribute directly to the development of our corporate strategy in Q1 by delivering structured analyses and strategic insights. As such, your activities will include:

• Support market, competitive, and ecosystem analyses, including high-level market sizing and competitor mapping, under guidance from the Head of Strategy.

• Help structure strategic questions and analytical approaches, including defining hypotheses and workplans for specific strategy topics.

• Assist in building and validating commercial models to explore strategic scenarios and options.

• Conduct benchmarking and desk research on peer companies, technologies, and best practices to inform strategic choices.

• Help translate analysis into clear, CEO-facing materials, including exhibits and draft recommendations for management discussions.

• Support strategy workshops and decision sessions by preparing inputs, discussion materials, and synthesizing outcomes.

The internship is set to start in February 2026, but earlier start dates are welcomed. The duration will be 2 months, with the potential for a 1–4-month extension (depending in on your availability, culminating to maximally 6 months).

About us

Signpost Six is the leading Insider Risk Expert in Europe. We help public and private organisations retain the value of their critical people, assets and especially intellectual property by offering a holistic approach to mitigating insider risks from nation-state espionage and organised crime. Composed of a team of experienced advisers with deep expertise in psychology, intelligence and insider risk, Signpost Six supports clients in implementing appropriate countermeasures through our specialised offerings and partnerships.

Qualifications?

• Final year or graduate student in the fields of Business (Administration), Strategy, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship or similar

• Strong analytical and research skills, with basic proficiency in Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with basic proficiency in PowerPoint

• Proficient in English. Additional proficiency in Dutch is considered advantageous

• Keen interest in building a start-up

• Self-driven and independent, capable of taking initiative and excelling in tasks without constant supervision

Benefits:

• Intensive mentorship from experienced strategy and growth leaders, with direct access to the CEO and Head of Strategy (former McKinsey)

• Develop core skills in structured problem-solving, financial analysis, and executive communication, directly relevant to management consulting, finance (including private equity), and corporate strategy

• Hands-on experience in the world of security, intelligence & geopolitics

• Networking opportunities within the security and intelligence community.

• Paid internship

How to Apply:

If you are ready to work at the intersection of board-level strategy development and the world of security & intelligence, send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to recruitment@signpostsix.com