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Harshit Awasthi

Intelligence Analyst | Ex-Citi Security & Investigative Services | Corporate Security | Geopolitical Risk

Mumbai

2+ years of work experience

Bharat Space Education Research Centre (भारत अंतरिक्ष शिक्षा अनुसंधान केंद्र )
Dec 20252 mosJan 2026

Delhi, India

Citi
Aug 202411 mosJun 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

In my capacity as an Intelligence Analyst at Citi, I oversaw the monitoring of critical threats and supported strategic security operations across South Asia, safeguarding business continuity for 36 operational facilities and contributing to the protection of over 36,400 employees.
Chanakya Forum
Dec 20236 mosMay 2024

In my role as a Research Partner at Chanakya Forum, I directed the research for over 300 YouTube episodes on international affairs and security, crafting nuanced narratives that effectively engaged millions of global viewers.
United Service Institution of India
Jun 20222 mosJul 2022

Delhi, India

Authored a comprehensive research paper on the “Indo-French Defense & Space Ties,” analyzing the strategic collaboration between India and France in defense and space sectors.
NTT DATA
Apr 20211 yrMar 2022

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

In my role as a Data Analyst at NTT DATA, I analyzed retail footfall data across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, providing insights that informed staffing and sales optimization strategies. By identifying key trends and patterns, I contributed to data-driven decision-making that enhanced operational efficiency across diverse markets.

Education

University of Madras

Master of Arts - MA, Defence and Strategic Studies

University of Madras

20212 yrs2023
University of Allahabad

Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General

University of Allahabad

20163 yrs2019

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Headline

Intelligence Analyst | Ex-Citi Security & Investigative Services | Corporate Security | Geopolitical Risk

About

The intersection of global affairs and corporate strategy has long been a central focus of my professional journey. My academic grounding, a Master’s in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras, provided a rigorous analytical framework for understanding the dynamics of international security, strategic competition, and geopolitical risk. At present, I serve within Citi’s Security & Investigative Services (CSIS), where I support operational intelligence and security risk management across South Asia. My responsibilities span the monitoring and analysis of geopolitical developments, risk assessment, and the delivery of timely, actionable intelligence to safeguard business continuity and enable strategic decision-making. I maintain active engagement with defence and strategic affairs communities and am committed to advancing discourse on geopolitical resilience and corporate security. I welcome collaboration with professionals and institutions working at the nexus of global risk and strategic foresight.

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Research Intern at Bharat Space Education Research Centre (भारत अंतरिक्ष शिक्षा अनुसंधान केंद्र ), Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 · 2 mos, Delhi, India

Intelligence Analyst at Citi, Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, In my capacity as an Intelligence Analyst at Citi, I oversaw the monitoring of critical threats and supported strategic security operations across South Asia, safeguarding business continuity for 36 operational facilities and contributing to the protection of over 36,400 employees.

Research Partner at Chanakya Forum, Dec 2023 - May 2024 · 6 mos, In my role as a Research Partner at Chanakya Forum, I directed the research for over 300 YouTube episodes on international affairs and security, crafting nuanced narratives that effectively engaged millions of global viewers.

Research Intern at United Service Institution of India, Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 · 2 mos, Delhi, India, Authored a comprehensive research paper on the “Indo-French Defense & Space Ties,” analyzing the strategic collaboration between India and France in defense and space sectors.

Data Analyst at NTT DATA, Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, In my role as a Data Analyst at NTT DATA, I analyzed retail footfall data across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, providing insights that informed staffing and sales optimization strategies. By identifying key trends and patterns, I contributed to data-driven decision-making that enhanced operational efficiency across diverse markets.

Education

Master of Arts - MA, Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Madras

Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General, University of Allahabad