Researcher at Control Risks

Control Risks is an independent, specialist risk consultancy providing solutions for businesses to manage political, security and integrity risks, enabling them to operate successfully in challenging environments. We are looking for motivated and highly skilled people to join our business intelligence team in West Africa, based in our Lagos, Nigeria office.

We provide real benefit to many of the world’s leading organisations. In doing so we give our people direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, diverse and enjoyable environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Researcher - Nigeria and West Africa

Location: Lagos
Department: Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence (CFI)
Manager: Associate Director, Nigeria

Job Purpose

• To conduct desktop research in order to gather, analyse and present publicly-available information in Nigeria and West Africa in support of business intelligence projects which are focused on identifying issues related to integrity, anti-corruption and good corporate governance.
• As a researcher in our team, you will work with colleagues who are self-driven, passionate about African business and politics and who are curious and informed about the governance challenges faced by businesses in West Africa.
• Our consultants have a background in law, business consulting, business administration, finance, journalism, among others. The diversity of our consultants makes our strength: we welcome candidates who can demonstrate a high level of maturity and professionalism.

Tasks and Responsibilities
With guidance from senior team members, the Researcher will be responsible for the following:

Investigative case work:

• Conduct thorough online and database research on third parties using complex search criteria
• Analyse research results within the context of the project and suggest additional avenues of research
• Summarise research findings into draft reports for consultants on larger projects
• Draft reports for external clients on research-only projects
• Support consultants in more complex or multi-jurisdictional tasks
• Undertake case-related administrative tasks including liaison with subcontractors, invoice approval and provide support to the case manager in proposal and report writing.

Business and practice development:

• Carry out background research to support client development
• Prepare focused briefings for client initiatives
• Contribute to marketing and profile raising events
• Seek opportunities to be involved in product development with seniors.

Level and Qualifications

• Education to degree level
• 2-3 years’ demonstrated professional experience
• Right to work in Nigeria
• Fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese beneficial
• Experience of operating within a commercial environment.

Skills Set:

• Excellent verbal and written English
• Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a concise manner and communicate effectively for colleagues and clients
• Excellent computer skills
• Interest in key issues and business trends in the region

Competencies
Solutions Focused:

• Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues within own remit and recognise when requires escalation.

Client Centric:

• Uses own knowledge and experience to make sounds judgements or assist others with sound judgement.

One Firm:

• Understands how and where own activities and projects contribute to the financial success of organisation; understands and acts upon the financial factors that influence the business.

Behaviours:

• All employees are expected to display behaviours reflective of our company values: Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People and Professionalism and Excellence.

Application Closing Date
1st  August 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a covering letter and CV, stating your current salary to:  [email protected]