Researcher, Southeast Asia
(Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar focus)
Control Risks
Control Risks is a global risk consultancy specialising in helping
organisations manage political, integrity and security risks in complex
and hostile environments.
We are a medium sized, rapidly growing company. Since our inception
in 1975, we have worked with more than 5,000 clients in over 135
countries worldwide. Our renowned expertise, the breadth of our
services and the geographical reach of our organisation enables us to
help our clients meet their challenges and realise new business
opportunities across the world.
Employer vision
People should come to work with us because we provide real benefit to
many of the world’s leading organisations. In doing so we give our
people direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to
work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, diverse and enjoyable
environment.
Job title
Researcher
Location
Singapore (potential for flexibility)
Type of
engagement
Full time
Department
Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence (CFI), Southeast Asia
Manager
Director, CFI, Southeast Asia
Job purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Control Risks’ Southeast Asia
CFI practice. We are a rapidly growing team of consultants, all with
experience in and a passion for the Southeast Asia region. The team is
based in Singapore, with smaller satellite offices in Jakarta and Yangon.
We are looking to hire a credible and motivated researcher to work in
our Mekong practice. The researcher will undertake integrity due
diligence, compliance and business intelligence investigations in
Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, as well as assisting
with other investigations across Southeast Asia.
In this role you will conduct research, predominantly through desktop
analysis, but also learning to manage resources and building our
capabilities in the region. You will write clear, detailed and analytical
reports that effectively communicate your findings to our clients.
Researchers are full fee earners, ideally with previous experience
working in government, consultancy, risk management or other relevant
professional services (such as the law or media), with writing, other
communication and investigative skills to match.
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Tasks and
responsibilities
Case management

Service business intelligence, compliance and other
investigative due diligence assignments, particularly the
research and writing of proposals and reports), under overall
supervision of a senior team member.
Team/practice development
Skills and
competencies
Experience and
specialist skills

Develop deep expertise of business politico environment in at
least one country in the region.

Maintain and develop new or enhanced sources and resources
in the region to improve the team’s investigative capabilities.

Communication: Speak and write clearly and articulately in
English without being overly verbose. Maintain this standard in
all forms of communication.

Teamwork: Establish an overall collaborative working
relationship with all colleagues.

Organization and planning: Plan, organize, schedule and budget
in an efficient and productive manner. Focus on key priorities.

Time management: Ability to manage – and meet – multiple
conflicting deadlines.

High standards: Expect personal and team performance to be
nothing short of the best.

Openness to criticism and ideas: Proactively solicit feedback
from clients and team members; react calmly to criticism or
negative feedback.

Integrity: Demonstrate strong personal integrity and ethics.

Trust: Build trust and relationships with clients and colleagues.
Essential:

Excellent verbal and written English reporting skills.

Educated to degree level.
Preferred

Ability to read and speak Thai, Burmese or Vietnamese (writing
not essential).

Experience in use of corporate, media and other specialist
databases.

Network of investigative or research contacts and sources in at
least one country in the region.

Previous experience working in an investigative or research role.

Existing knowledge of the interplay between business and
politics in at least one country in the region.
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How to apply
If your qualifications, experience and aspirations match our requirements
please email a covering letter and C.V., stating your current salary to:
[email protected]
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