Control Risks is seeking a dynamic, curious and driven individual to be part of a team conducting business intelligence and investigations in South America.
An Associate Consultant conducts sophisticated public record and open-source research, online monitoring and human intelligence gathering for pre-deal due diligence, litigation support matters, asset traces, conflict of interest investigations, threat-based investigations and anti-bribery/anti-corruption and other compliance-driven inquiries in the South America region.
The successful candidate will be a critical thinker with strong writing and communication skills, a deft, experienced user of investigative databases, and an alum of an established corporate investigations firm or unit. This is not an AML/KYC role, nor is it high-volume due diligence.
The Associate Consultant will be interested in learning more about the investigations industry and will be comfortable guiding researchers, as well as directing subcontractors on discreet tasks. There are opportunities to develop specialties and to take on special projects as the Business Intelligence team continues to grow and develop.
Knowledge and experience:
Research:
- Conduct a range of investigations using proprietary and specialist investigative databases, online public records and open sources in a variety of contexts for internal and external clients
- Conduct scoping research to support proposals and understand how investigative budgets are determined and the number of hours required for cases
- “Manage up” and demonstrate ownership of investigative work by anticipating the needs and requests of the case manager
- Brief and present findings, in writing, verbally and through charts and diagrams, to case managers
- Help manage researchers and subcontractors
- Seek opportunities to be improve our current methodologies, including through the application of new technology, innovation, approaches, resources and sources.
Writing:
- Summarize relevant research findings in a well-organized report
- Produce client-ready reports that are accurate, well-written and convey a narrative that prioritizes risk-relevant information in both English and Portuguese
Teamwork:
- Collaborate with team members in the report writing and feedback process
Requirements
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- At least 3 years of relevant investigations experience, including sophisticated due diligence and litigation support investigations
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Demonstrated research and analysis experience in related field, such as corporate investigations or private investigations
- Experience in the use of public records, including media and litigation databases and online search tools. Understanding of where public record information comes from and how to assess its validity
- Basic knowledge of business and politics in South America
- Fluency in spoken and written Spanish
- Inquisitiveness, creative problem-solving and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to process and synthesize large volumes of information
- Ability to be a team player and also to work autonomously
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and flexibility to work on multiple projects at once
- Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office programs: Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
Skills Required
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Fluency in spoken and written Spanish
- Fluency in written Portuguese (client-ready reporting)
- At least 3 years of relevant investigations experience (due diligence, litigation support)
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Experience conducting investigations using proprietary and specialist investigative databases
- Experience using public records, media and litigation databases and online search tools
- Demonstrated research and analysis experience in corporate or private investigations
- Basic knowledge of business and politics in South America
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to process and synthesize large volumes of information
- Ability to manage or guide researchers and direct subcontractors
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
What We Do
Control Risks exists to make our clients succeed. We are a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organisations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients’ success. We provide you with the insight to focus resources and ensure you are prepared to resolve the issues and crises that occur in any ambitious global organisation. We go beyond problem-solving and give you the insight and intelligence you need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety.
