Researchers are responsible for conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research, retrieving and analysing public records and producing high-quality written reports for our clients. They work on investigative due diligence, litigation support and forensic investigation projects in support of matters such as clients' M&A activity and dispute-resolution efforts. The best Researchers have a natural and wide-ranging curiosity and enjoy distilling complex information into concise and well-written reports.
**Responsibilities**:
- Research and analysis_
- Conduct thorough OSINT and public record research and produce high-quality analysis that addresses clients' key questions.
- Identify potential sources of risk to clients.
- Provide guidance to consultants on the availability and cost of public record information and advice on the optimum research approach, including social media research.
- Review and improve the sources of information accessed by Control Risks, including identifying new tools and techniques.
- Report-writing_
- 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**:
- Portuguese and English language fluency (oral and written)
- Bachelor's degree (or local equivalent)
- Passion for OSINT and internet research
- 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 the Americas, especially in the Southern Cone
- Understanding of common commercial transactions: IPOs, M&A, JVs etc
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong work ethic
**_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._