About the job
As a key member of our compliance-driven due diligence team at Control Risks, your primary responsibility will be to evaluate our clients’ potential business partners and counterparts for any reputational or legal risks. This pivotal role is situated within our dedicated VANTAGE team, where you will perform in-depth media analysis, utilize databases, and examine primary documents to identify any criminal or reputational issues, as well as determine ultimate beneficial ownership and scrutinize intricate corporate structures for potential political and sanctions-related exposures.
In this fast-paced environment, you will be tasked with synthesizing findings from Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) research into concise reports within tight deadlines. Attention to detail is critical, and the ideal candidate will thrive as part of a collaborative team while maintaining a positive demeanor under pressure. You will need to effectively communicate complex information through clear and precise writing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage in a variety of due diligence projects, encompassing corporate compliance, anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABAC), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, as well as financial crime assessments, IPOs, and Know Your Customer (KYC) evaluations.
- Conduct comprehensive media and database research adhering to established methodologies.
- Collaborate with in-country networks to gather compliance-related insights unavailable through OSINT.
- Analyze results within the context of the respective project and geographical area.
- Draw conclusions and discern indirect connections from research findings.
- Assess findings using standardized or customized risk assessment frameworks.
- Compile and summarize relevant findings in detailed reports.
- Present and brief internal stakeholders on research outcomes when necessary.
- Work in tandem with colleagues across different teams to deliver cohesive project outcomes.

