About the Role
As an experienced due diligence and investigations practitioner, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and reviewing high-quality intelligence reports on companies and individuals. You will provide subject matter expertise on regional commercial, security, and political issues in Europe, conduct in-depth research in English and European languages, critically analyze information, and present findings to managers and clients. We are looking for someone adaptable, a team player, and eager to grow with the business.
Responsibilities
- Researching, writing and reviewing high-quality intelligence reports on companies and individuals; spanning transactional due diligence, strategic intelligence and investigations, as well as drawing on open-source and human-source intelligence gathering.
- Providing subject matter expertise on regional commercial, security and political issues in Europe.
- Conducting in-depth research in English and various European languages on corporate and political issues.
- Critically analysing and assessing all information obtained during research.
- Presenting research, assessments and accurate reports to managers and clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or more, preferably in European Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, Journalism, a European language and/or linguistics or related field.
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Proficiency in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, or Greek would be an advantage, though it isn't a requirement
- Excellent research, analytical and investigative skills, with demonstrable experience in open-source and human-source intelligence gathering and analysis.
- A demonstrable understanding of the different forms of integrity and regulatory risks that concern clients within Europe.
- A demonstrable understanding of political, economic, commercial and legal dynamics in Europe.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.
- Experience in the Corporate Intelligence industry is a requirement.
Skills
- Due diligence
- Investigations
- Research
- Report writing
- Open-source intelligence gathering
- Human-source intelligence gathering
- Analytical skills
- Investigative skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Oral communication skills
- Written communication skills
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
Experience Level
- Analyst
- Senior Analyst
- Experienced due diligence practitioner
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or higher
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year increasing to 30 days (+1 day for every year worked at S-RM, up to a maximum of 5 days) in addition to bank holidays
- Private medical insurance with Vitality
- Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion services
- Various gym discounts
- Dental insurance with BUPA
- Life insurance – 4x annual salary
- Pension – up to 7% contribution matched by the company
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) for employees and immediate family
- Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace
- Free mortgage support services
- Access to online discount hub
- Seasonal flu vaccination
- Eye tests and glasses reimbursement
- Formalised Recognition programme
- Hybrid working and flexible working hours
- Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year
- Season ticket loan – deducted from payroll over 12 months (after probation)
- Cycle to work scheme – up to £4,000 salary sacrifice deducted over 12 months (after probation)
- Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay (after 1 year at the company)
- Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay (after 1 year at the company)
About the Company
- S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy.
- Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.
- From our offices in London, New York, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Cape Town, we deliver critical insights from every country across the world.
- Further information about each of our five Corporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website.
Equal Opportunity
- We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.
