We are looking for a Researcher to support in delivering and developing Control Risks’ analysis of political, regulatory, security, operational and reputational risks across the region. The role involves supporting the delivery of consulting work for clients of GRA’s products/services in Asia Pacific and globally, with key focus on Japanese clients. Candidates must be fully bilingual in Japanese and English.
Role tasks and responsibilities
- Completes specific research tasks assigned to them, covering political, security and regulatory issues across various countries and regions
- Collects reliable and relevant data and open-source information with minimal guidance without missing relevant information
- Responsibility over own research
- Competently utilizes the full range of databases and online sources available in their market
- Produces high-quality draft reports that are clear, well-written and well-structured aligned to CR writing style and format
- Identify and evaluate new methodologies, technologies and organisations which could contribute to our consulting offering, specific to the Japanese client base.
Requirements
Essential
- Basic knowledge of current geopolitical, security, regulatory and operational risk trends relevant to Japanese clients.
Preferred
- Understanding of domestic Japanese politics and business trends.
Qualifications and specialist skills
- Masters’ degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
- Fluency or a high degree of competence in Japanese and English.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines while interacting with colleagues and clients in sometimes challenging situations.
- Strong Microsoft Office and presentation skills.
Skills Required
- Basic knowledge of geopolitical, security, regulatory, and operational risk trends relevant to Japanese clients
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- Fluency or a high degree of competence in Japanese and English
- Ability to write clearly, concisely, and authoritatively to tight deadlines
- Ability to interact with colleagues and clients in challenging situations
- Strong Microsoft Office and presentation skills
- Understanding of domestic Japanese politics and business trends
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.
