Researcher, Corporate Investigations and Intelligence

A Researcher with the Business Intelligence team for US and Canada conducts specialist desktop research and analysis of public record information in support of complex business intelligence, fraud and litigation support investigations, while also supporting all research components of cases involving corporate due diligence investigations and compliance-driven screenings.

This position requires both the organized and diligent collection of information, as well as the flexibility and creativity to look beyond a checklist and problem-solve.

The researcher synthesizes information into well-structured Client reports to help clients identify and mitigate sources of legal, reputational and security risk. The candidate will also be a mentor to any junior staff members (such as an intern) and have responsibility over their content. They must also have time management skills and keep in line with client deadlines and budgets.

Lastly, the researcher will learn about other Control Risks business lines to better collaborate with these teams and suggest research that might benefit the Client.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Research

• Conduct comprehensive database and media research for enhanced due diligence, business intelligence and other complex and often multijurisdictional projects as required
• Accurately identify and analyze relevant records, often within short time frames
• Analyze research results within the context of the project
• Analyze information obtained through field work and intelligence gathering activities
• Understand and utilize a variety of open-source and proprietary public records database to identify information

Writing

• Summarize relevant research findings in a well-organized report
• Produce reports that are accurate, well-written and convey a narrative

Business management

• Undertake case-related administrative tasks including liaising with subcontractors, invoice approval and accrual of costs, input of client information in marketing database and support to the Case Manager in proposal and report writing.
• Support more senior team members with scoping research for proposals

Team work

• Collaborate with team members in the report writing and feedback process

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated research and analysis experience, preferably in corporate investigations
• Preferred: Experience in the use of US and/or Canada public records, including media and litigation databases and online search tools.
• Preferred: Understanding of the US and/or Canada legal system and regulatory environment and basic knowledge of US and/or Canada business and politics
• Preferred: Familiarity with online media sources and adept at understanding and validating where information comes from, particularly Western English-media sources

Qualifications and specialist skills

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Excellent computer skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office programs: Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Fluency in French or another second language preferred
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines or the flexibility to manage multiple projects at once
• Inquisitiveness, creative problem-solving and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to process large volumes of information
• Ability to work well on a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, as a team player or to work autonomously
• Strong team player with the ability and willingness to respond to unexpected developments quickly and prioritize correctly

Behaviors

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

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.