Due Diligence Specialist UK

Overview

Seeking: Due Diligence Specialist on behalf of a global firm providing intelligence, advisory and investigative services to investors, companies and NGOs.

The firm is looking for experienced researchers to join the top-ranked global Business Intelligence team.

You will have proven experience working in a fast-paced research environment, excellent qualitative analytical skills, and a track record of producing high quality research for use in a commercial setting. You will have a strong knowledge of international and regional business and political environments, as well as an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, business and global markets more generally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex open source and human intelligence-led investigative assignments (including pre-transactional integrity due diligence checks and other bespoke investigations);
• Write concise and cogent reports that weave in research findings with an in-depth contextualized analysis of key issues and other pertinent findings;
• Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients on research findings;
• Prepare proposals for new business;
• Support the development of the human source network in regions of expertise; and
• Once comfortable with the company style and research methodologies, assist in training new team members and proofreading reports.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context and at least one modern language;
• 1-6 years’ full-time post-graduate work experience in the corporate intelligence industry and/or another relevant investigative background;
• Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva, as well as regional and language-specific databases and media sources;
• Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects from the proposal stage to delivering work to the client;
• A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts;
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university;
• Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:

• A keen interest in international affairs and business, including in a particular region of expertise; Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• A proactive, can-do mindset and willingness to work outside job specifications when required;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work;
• Respond well to development feedback.

Company Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact the firm can have
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
• Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills
• An opportunity to participate in the the firm’s Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of the firm.
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.