Researcher- Business Intelligence

We have offices in both Mumbai and New Delhi and either are possible work locations for this position.

**Role Purpose**

Control Risks is seeking to recruit a highly motivated researcher to support the successful development of the Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence department in South Asia.

The primary role of a researcher is to provide specialist desktop research and analysis of public record information in South Asia, mostly in support of pre-investment due diligence and business intelligence assignments.

A researcher should be able to evaluate information and summarise the results of their research into clear, informative and accurately written reports for the use of both internal and external clients.

**Role Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Carry out public record research in English and another South Asian language, such as: Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Malayalam or Nepali
- Conduct database research using complex search criteria.
- Analyze results within the context of an investigative project and suggest additional avenues of research.
- Write clear, analytical and detailed reports for both internal and external clients.
- Manage basic projects, deadlines or budgets for research phases of larger investigations. Support consultants in more complex or multi-jurisdictional tasks.

**Skills and Competencies**

Service
- A researcher should have the ability to carry out thorough, detail-oriented research that provides a comprehensive view of a company or individual.
- Must be able to meet multiple deadlines under pressure, showing strong time management skills.
- Must have basic understanding of commerce and business terminology.

Problem solving and initiative
- A strong analytical and investigative mindset is required. A researcher should excel at critical thinking and problem solving.

Communication
- Effective communication skills are required - particularly writing skills and the ability to discuss complex concepts with case managers.
- Should have the ability to express ideas and write reports independently.
- Must be comfortable asking questions.

Teamwork
- A researcher should have an interest in and the ability to work as part of a team, in a co-operative and supportive manner to achieve joint aims. This may include working in “virtual teams” with colleagues in other offices and countries around the world.
- Must be enthusiastic about taking on sometimes challenging work and working on several projects at once.

**Requirements**:
**Essential**
- Minimum of one undergraduate degree
- English (fluent) and ability to read at least one other major South Asian language.
- Computer literacy
- Ability to understand, summarise and communicate large amounts of information in a concise manner.

**Preferred**
- At least one year’s experience working in a business environment.
- Previous research experience.
- A background in journalism, law, non-governmental organisation, investigative services, finance or industry.

**Benefits**
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
- Working with our clients, from day one our people are given direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work collaboratively on fascinating projects in a rewarding and inclusive global environment.
- The Company is committed to further its diversity, inclusion and equity agenda and as an employee you have access to various business resource groups in the Company including the Company's LGBT+ network called MOSAIC, the Women's Network, and Synergy - a people network to celebrate and promote ethnic diversity at Control Risks