Researcher / Associate Consultant
Control Risks, Australia
Job Description
Role purpose
Researchers and Associate Consultants are responsible for conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis to support complex client engagements. They will work on investigative due diligence, threat analysis and forensic investigation projects to support clients' Mamp;A activity, dispute resolution efforts and others.
Role tasks and responsibilities
Intelligence collection, research and analysis
• Conduct OSINT, social media intelligence (SOCMINT), and public record research and produce high-quality analysis that addresses clients’ key questions.
• Research new sources of information and develop capabilities to collect and analyse information in support of consulting engagements.
• Provide guidance to Consultants on the availability and cost of public record information and advise on the optimum research approach, including social media research.
Consulting responsibilities
• Work closely with Consultants to produce high-quality, client-ready reports (typically 10-30 pages in length) that help clients to make decisions.
• Ensure that all reports are delivered according to agreed deadlines and within budget.
Marketing and business development
• Conduct research and prepare material (e.g. client or sector briefs) to support marketing and business development activities.
Requirements
Essential
• Passion for OSINT, SOCMINT and internet research.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Excellent investigative research and writing skills.
• Ability to summarise, process and communicate information clearly.
• Ability to think critically and unravel complex information.
• Keen interest in political and business trends across Australia-Pacific.
• Understanding of common commercial transactions: IPOs, Mamp;A, JVs etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
• Experience in an OSINT, protective intelligence or analyst role in either the public or private sector, OR experience producing investigative due diligence, enhanced due diligence or reputational due diligence reports.
• Experience in conducting social media research and using related tools.
• Experience in data analysis and data visualisation solutions.
• Experience in use of corporate, media and other specialist databases.
• Experience working within professional services.