Overview
Seeking: Due Diligence Specialist on behalf of a global firm providing intelligence, advisory and investigative services to investors, companies and NGOs.
The firm is looking for experienced researchers to join the top-ranked global Business Intelligence team.
You will have proven experience working in a fast-paced research environment, excellent qualitative analytical skills, and a track record of producing high quality research for use in a commercial setting. You will have a strong knowledge of international and regional business and political environments, as well as an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, business and global markets more generally.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex open source and human intelligence-led investigative assignments (including pre-transactional integrity due diligence checks and other bespoke investigations);
- Write concise and cogent reports that weave in research findings with an in-depth contextualized analysis of key issues and other pertinent findings;
- Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients on research findings;
- Prepare proposals for new business;
- Support the development of the human source network in regions of expertise; and
- Once comfortable with the company style and research methodologies, assist in training new team members and proofreading reports.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context and at least one modern language;
- 1-6 years’ full-time post-graduate work experience in the corporate intelligence industry and/or another relevant investigative background;
- Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva, as well as regional and language-specific databases and media sources;
- Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects from the proposal stage to delivering work to the client;
- A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts;
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university;
- Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:
- A keen interest in international affairs and business, including in a particular region of expertise; Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- A proactive, can-do mindset and willingness to work outside job specifications when required;
- An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work;
- Respond well to development feedback.
Company Benefits
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
- Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
- Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact the firm can have
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
- Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills
- An opportunity to participate in the the firm’s Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of the firm.
- Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.
