Nirban Bhattacharjee

About Nirban Bhattacharjee

As an Intelligence Analyst at Meta, I conduct high-level security risk assessments and manage emerging integrity risks on the platform. I have over 3+ years of experience in this role, focusing on South Asia. I also collaborate with the Global Security Services team to provide crisis management support.Previously, I worked as a Consultant and Associate Consultant at Control Risks, where I conducted physical and technical security reviews, risk assessments, and crisis management support for clients across APAC. I led client engagements, including meetings, interviews, and workshops, serving as a trusted advisor on security and crisis management projects. I also developed and delivered crisis management plans for leading multinational corporations, ensuring robust response frameworks. I hold a Masters degree in History from St. Stephen\'s College, Delhi, and a US High School Diploma from American International School Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Experience

1. Lead Intelligence Analyst, South Asia

   Meta

   Jan 2022 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Core Responsibilities:•Conduct high-level security risk assessments, travel advisories, election intelligence reports, and real-time situational updates for Meta\'s leadership, focusing on South Asia.•Identify, mitigate, and manage emerging and high-priority integrity risks on the platform, ensuring a holistic risk management approach-Proactively detected 33 misinformation pieces during the political crisis of 2024 in Bangladesh, resulting in the enforcement of 1529 misinfo and harm claims and the removal of 1.2M VPVs-Uncovered an increase in violating content, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and misinformation in Bangladesh, following protests over a sexual assault of a minor girl in March 2025. Escalated six misinformation pieces (with 30 seeds) and 10 seeds of CSAM. All misinformation and CSAM content was disabled for policy violations. •Collaborate with the Global Security Services (GSS) team to provide crisis management support-Bangladesh Student Protests (July 2024): Facilitated safe evacuation of Metaemployees stranded in Dhaka by coordinating with local partners, ensuring leadership and HR received real-time updates. Led to improved crisismanagement protocols-Sri Lanka (2022): Ensured employee safety during violent protests by working closely with the Global Security team.• Designed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations of the Fusion Ops team in India and Singapore.Key Projects Handled:•Threat Intelligence: Criminal & Terror Organizations Landscape in India•Elections Security: Integrity support for elections in Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India.•Platform Safety: Labour exploitation in South Asia, online scam disruptions, and women\'s online safety initiatives.Awards & Recognition:•Recognition of Excellence (April–June 2024) – Awarded by Global Security.•Silent Hero Award (Feb–March 2024) – Recognized by GSOC APAC for outstanding performance.

Education

• St. Stephen's College, Delhi

  Masters, History, First Division

  2009 — 2011

• St. Stephen's College, Delhi

  Bachelors, History, Second Division

  2006 — 2009

• American International School Dhaka (AISD) Official Page

  US High School Diploma

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Research
• Editing
• Analysis
• English
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Risk Assessment
• Public Relations
• Team Management
• Qualitative Research
• Policy
• Policy Analysis
• International Relations
• Management
• Analytical Skills