Associate Consultant at Control Risks

Role Tasks and Responsibilities

Investigative case management

• Under the direction of senior team members, manage and execute a range of business intelligence and compliance projects including due diligence, background checks, market entry studies, asset identification, litigation support, problem solving and power mapping
• Liaise with clients to understand their requirements and ensure that our proposals deliver solutions tailored to those needs
• Manage the entire project cycle, from initial client request to proposal drafting, acceptance, delivery and invoicing
• Liaise with our human source network and expand it by cultivating contacts in the team's countries of operation, particularly in Anglophone West Africa Business and practice development
• Prepare focused briefings and case studies for client initiatives
• Seek opportunities to improve our current methodologies, including through the application of new technology and new online sources

Requirements

Knowledge and experience

• Education to degree level with social sciences favoured (eg. International Relations, Politics, Law, Journalism)
• Grasp of key anti-bribery and corruption principles in the commercial sector
• Understanding of business trends and challenges in sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrated professional experience in a similar role preferred

Qualifications and specialist skills

• Investigative and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a concise manner and communicate effectively
• Experience operating within a commercial environment, preferably in a client-facing role
• Interest in business trends and political developments in the region