Senior Researcher - Former Soviet Union
Senior Researcher - Former Soviet Union
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SENIOR DUE DILIGENCE AND INVESTIGATIONS RESEARCHER FORMER SOVIET UNION
SRM is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Former Soviet Union Team within the companys Corporate Intelligence division in our London offices.
WHO WE ARE
SRM is a corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy. We provide intelligence resilience and response solutions to organisations worldwide. Founded in 2005 we have 400 experts across nine international offices serving clients across all regions and major sectors.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as Corporate Intelligence Senior Analysts at SRM. That said if you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every boxwere looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.
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.
Were looking for the following experience and qualifications:
- Native or professional fluency in Russian language. Additional knowledge of other regional languages especially Ukrainian will be welcomed.
- A minimum of 2 years of fulltime employment in the Corporate Intelligence or an adjacent industry with demonstrable experience conducting complex disputes investigations high stakes pretransactional due diligence or strategic intelligence.
- Experience researching Russian public records and open sources identifying relevant patterns and analysing source reliability.
- Experience collecting and reviewing human source commentary identifying relevant patterns analysing source access and reliability.
- Ability to collate OSINT and HUMINT and present concisely in clear written English.
- Bachelors degree or more preferably in Russian Studies Political Science International Relations Economics Law Journalism Linguistics or relatedfield;
- A demonstrable understanding of the different forms of risks that concern clients within the FSU region which may include sanctions exposure bribery reputational risk political influence fraud misrepresentation;
- Effective analytical and problemsolving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Candidates must have permission to work in theUKby the start of their employment.
Candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.
THE ROLE
Our Corporate Intelligence division uses the latest research and intelligencegathering techniques to investigate how companies and individuals really do business in todays world. We work with some of the most prominent and sophisticated organisations to help them understand partners customers assets and territories across the globe the healthcare company a private equity firm wants to invest in; the prospective client a bank wants to onboard; the market a multinational wants to enter.
We also provide specialised investigative support to law firms businesses and individuals in contentious situations such as litigation commercial disputes and internal investigations. Further information about each of our five Corporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website: Compliance Due Diligence Deal Advisory Disputes & Investigations ESG and Strategic Intelligence.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business. A Senior Analyst is likely to take on the following tasks on a daytoday basis:
- Conducting indepth online research on subjects whether they be individuals or companies using various opensource tools in support of corporate investigations or due diligence projects across the Former Soviet Union (FSU) region;
- Conducting research on regional commercial security and political issues in the FSU;
- Critically analysing and assessing all information obtained during research;
- Providing subject matter expertise on the political regulatory and corporate risk environment in the FSU; and
- Presenting research assessments and accurate reports to managers and clients.
At SRM no day is the same and there are incredible opportunities to learn. Were proud to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the industry. Youll have some of the brightest colleagues to support you former journalists economists lawyers scientists military and police officers. Collectively our people speak more than 40 languages.
The role will be based in our London offices however flexible working arrangements are available.
OUR BENEFITS
We offer thoughtful balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it this includes but is not exhaustive of:
- 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays 1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days in total);
- Hybrid working and flexible working hours;
- Matching pension contribution up to 7 (up to a maximum of 14 combined and financial education;
- Life Insurance 4X annual salary.
Parental Support:
- Fertility treatment leave 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
- Maternity leave 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
- Paternity leave 6 weeks of full pay.
Various Health and Medical Benefits including:
- Private dental and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
- Virtual GP for you and your family members that live in the same household;
- Various gym discounts for you and your partner;
- EAP programme for you and your immediate family;
- Free access to the worldfamous mindfulness app Headspace.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role please submit your application to this LinkedIn ad. The application process will include:
- A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about SRM and the role.
- A research and writing task. This will assess your analytical and writing skills and give you a better sense of the work we do.
- One interview discussing the research task and your technical skills.
- One interview discussing your previous experience broader competencies and suitability for the role.
SRM nurtures a culture of equality diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents experiences and perspectives.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
