Role Purpose

The aim of compliance-driven due diligence is to assess our clients’ actual or potential counterparties, looking for any issues that might pose a reputational or other risk to them.
As part of a dedicated team (VANTAGE), the compliance due diligence researcher role involves media research, working with databases, primary documents and other sources to uncover reputational and criminal issues and ultimate beneficial ownership, as well as making sense of complex corporate structures and identifying possible political and sanctions exposure.
Your main task will be to report the findings of media research concisely within short timeframes. A meticulous eye for detail is a must in this challenging, fast-paced role. The right candidate will be a team player who has the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure. You will be required to make sense of complex information, and have a clear and crisp writing style.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct media and database research using complex search criteria and following a strict methodology
• Analyse search results within the context of the project and the country
• Distil conclusions and identify indirect connections from research findings
• Draft reports

Requirements

• Knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives, and research in the general internet
• Demonstrated professional experience preferred
• Education to degree level
• Native or equivalent fluency in English and Arabic
• Native or equivalent fluency in one of the following (preferred): another European language
• Demonstrated excellence in research and writing in English
• Proven ability in the use of Microsoft Office applications or equivalents
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner
• Communicate complex topics verbally and in writing effectively

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• Working with our clients, from day one our people are given direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work collaboratively on fascinating projects in a rewarding and inclusive global environment.
• The Company is committed to further its diversity, inclusion and equity agenda and as an employee you have access to various business resource groups in the Company including the Company's LGBT+ network called MOSAIC, the Women's Network, and Synergy - a people network to celebrate and promote ethnic diversity at Control Risks

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status”

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.