Researcher, Special Risk Analysis

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic operational team covering some of Control Risks’ most exciting issues. Confidential Crisis Response supports Control Risks’ clients who encounter situations of kidnapping-for-ransom, threat extortion and other crises. The successful candidate will join the Special Risks Analysis team within Confidential Crisis Response, supporting our clients through research and analysis. 

Special Risks Analysis (SRA) maintains the world’s largest database of kidnap-for-ransom incidents, which underpins our industry-leading analysis. The successful Researcher will carry out daily research; load incidents to our database and cleanse data to ensure the operational integrity of the team’s analysis; as well as contribute research and analysis to our subscriptions platform, basic consulting tasks and casework. 

Database

• Maintain our database of kidnap-for-ransom incidents, believed to be the most comprehensive database of such crimes in the world. 
• Assist with updating database records of past cases to improve capability for future operations.

Research and analysis

• Conduct comprehensive research to identify kidnap-for-ransom and extortion incidents to load on the database.  
• Identify information of relevance to share with the Senior Analysts, Response Management team or Consultants. 
• Write analysis for our flagship subscription platform, Seerist, in the form of writing updates and refreshing background content. 
• Carry out research to support Control Risks’ advice to clients during live kidnap and extortion cases 
• Support the regional Analysts with research for clients on consulting tasks 
• Identify relevant opportunities for improving data capture  
• Contribute to the improvement of research techniques 

Essential

• Previous experience with research and data/information handling 
• An interest in international affairs, particularly security and the impact of extortive crime on the business environment 

Preferred 

• Knowledge of security dynamics in the MENA and APAC regions, and the impact on business operations 
• Excellent verbal and written English 

• Ability to carry out research in French, Spanish, or Arabic 

• Developed research skills 

• Competence in the Office 365 suite of platforms, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy 

• Ability to understand and summarise large amounts of information  

• Ability to work with a team and on own initiative 
• Ability to carry out research in any other foreign language 
• Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues within own remit and recognises when escalation is required  

Innovation and creativity 

• Uses creativity to think outside the box and encourages others to do the same 

Applied thinking/creativity 

• Adapts knowledge and analysis to provide effective solutions to clients 
• Makes informed decisions when appropriate 

Results oriented 

• Delivers on personal objectives to deliver strategic and department plans, focuses on delivery, and strives to exceed expectations 
• Shows drive and determination to achieve high standards  

Global awareness 

• Demonstrates global awareness 
• Identifies and builds relationships across team and region  

Adapting to change 

• Embraces a changing environment, adapts well to changing demands and ambiguous situations, and adapts own behaviour accordingly 

Communication, planning work and influencing 

• Expresses self clearly and displays sensitivity to develop constructive relationships with others 

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.

We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.

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.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status”

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.