Control Risks is hiring a
Researcher or Associate Consultant

Summary

Join Control Risks as a dynamic, curious, and driven individual to conduct business intelligence and investigations in Italy. As Researcher or Associate Consultant, you will investigate, evaluate, and interpret information for due diligence, complex corporate investigations, and problem-solving assignments.

Requirements

• Previous professional experience, ideally within the business intelligence, compliance, and investigations industry
• Experience of conducting research and analysis for due diligence projects and presenting findings to clients
• An understanding of the country’s political and commercial environment and demonstrated understanding of business trends and challenges in Italy
• Demonstrated commitment to due diligence and compliance, with basic knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers, and archives, and research in the general internet
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Education to Master’s degree
• Professional fluency in English and Italian; an additional European language is preferred
• Ability to understand, summarise, and present large amounts of information

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and interpret both open source and human intelligence information in the context of due diligence, complex corporate investigations, and problem-solving assignments
• Manage the entire research and analysis component of projects, and support project management, from initial client request to proposal drafting, acceptance, delivery, and invoicing
• Liaise with clients to understand their requirements and ensure that our proposals deliver solutions tailored to those needs
• Support the maintenance of our human source network and expand it by cultivating contacts
• Ensure the delivery of projects on budget, scope, and deadline
• Brief and present findings, in writing, verbally, and through charts and diagrams, to internal and external clients
• Take an active part in developing Control Risks' client base in Italy, seeking to both maintain existing relationships and develop new ones with decision makers
• Facilitate, where appropriate, the introduction and provision of additional Control Risks’ services
• Support account managers on business development initiatives such as attending conferences, client meetings, and briefings
• Actively participate in profile-raising and brand awareness activities in the context of Control Risks’ expansion in Italy, including marketing and networking initiatives and events
• Seek opportunities to be improve our current methodologies, including through the application of new technology, innovation, approaches, resources, and sources

Benefits

• Competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer
• Hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working