Researcher (fixed-term 6 months)

Role Purpose

The Researcher will support the Global Risks Analysis (GRA) Europe & CIS team in conducting research and analysis in support of in-depth bespoke consulting projects on political, regulatory, operational or security risks to our clients, in close collaboration with analysts and senior consultants. The successful applicant will also regularly contribute to Control Risks’ analytical coverage of political, security, operational and integrity risks across the region through our online and retainer services.

Please note this role is a contract position for up to 6 months.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily updates analysing the risk implications for clients of relevant developments in the region
• Update and maintain online country background sections
• Respond to subscriber and client queries pertaining to the region
• Carry out in-depth research to support high-quality research notes on a range of topics relevant to the region on a regular basis
• Actively participate in team discussions about regional issues, risk ratings and topical developments in the region
• Undertake research for bespoke projects, where necessary under the direction of more senior analysts and consultants
• Assist in scoping and writing proposals for work on the region, or specialist political risk consulting requests more generally
• Support the development of new capabilities on the back of our bespoke consulting work
• Collect, process, analyse and visualise relevant data from a broad range of sources
• Think creatively about the presentation of report work and analysis in imaginative and client-friendly ways
• Help ensure that all consulting work is delivered to a high standard and that it meets client requirements and expectations, consistently demonstrating high attention to detail
• Liaise regularly with Control Risks offices across the EMEA region and collaborate closely across service lines
• Develop and maintain relevant government, academic, journalist and business contacts
• Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise through reading, research and attendance at relevant seminars
• Work with more senior colleagues to develop client relationships

• Knowledge and understanding of key political, regulatory, operational and security risk issues in Europe, or a particular part of the region, with a strong preference for South-Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans

• Ability to undertake research into a wide range of different issues within the region and to understand and draw out the implications for clients

• Familiarity with business-focused research

• Academic or professional training in political, business or security risk analysis

• Practical experience of living, working or travelling in the region

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline (for example, social sciences)

• Full professional proficiency in English (verbal and written) and a second European language; full professional proficiency in French is preferred.

• Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines, while interacting with colleagues and clients in sometimes challenging situations

• Proven qualitative and quantitative research skills across a variety of topics (economic, political, statistical etc)

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• Ability to identify and interpret events and developments of potential interest or concern to Control Risks’ client base

Competencies

• Client-centric and with a commercial mindset
• Comfortable with solving complex problems and developing new solutions when required
• Strong research and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eagerness to seize opportunities and deliver work of the highest quality
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Methodical approach

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• 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.
• 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.

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.