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Cape Town - South Africa

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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SRM RECRUITMENT:

ASSOCIATE: SOUTH AFRICA

We have a new and exciting case manager role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape Town. The successful candidate/s will join SRMs due diligence team working on projects with a global focus. This team services some of SRMs largest clients globally and contributes to the growth and success of the business.

WHO WE ARE

SRM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005 weve helped weve helped companies governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.. Weve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. Were committed to developing bright curious driven individuals who want to think critically solve complex problems and achieve success. But we also know that work isnt everything. Its about the lives and careers it helps us build. Were immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our peoples wellbeing learning and ideas every day.

Were excited youre thinking about joining us.

WORKING IN CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE AT SRM

Every day were asked by some of the worlds most prominent companies to research the backgrounds of those theyd like to do business with respond to bespoke questions and support our clients with intelligence as part of contentious disputes.


We use the latest research techniques and tools to investigate how companies and individuals do business in todays world. Its our job to find the evidence analyse whether its true and put it in context to help our clients understand its importance.

If that sounds challenging it is. No day is the same at SRM and theres incredible opportunities to learn. Were proud to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the industry and youll work alongside the smartest colleagues in the field. We hire to learn from your ideas as much as to share our own.

The range of topics we cover means theres no typical team member or assignment. Youll work alongside journalists international relations experts linguists economists lawyers and scientists. Our work also spans every region of the world and over 30 languages. The only thing that matters is an enthusiasm for the work a sense of curiosity and the skills to succeed.

If that sounds like the kind of work you find interesting and the kind of team youd thrive in wed like to hear from you.


THE ROLE

The successful candidate for the Associate role will be involved in numerous areas of the management of the team personnel and casework. You will be expected to promote best practice relating to research assessment and methodology and ensure delivery aligns with the high expectations of our clients.

Good teamwork and clear communication are integral to success at SRM. We work together to address multifaceted intelligence challenges in order to provide our clients with wellsourced objective reporting on sometimes contentious and complex issues..

SRM provides a mixture of internal and external training to promote your development in addition to providing ongoing mentoring and support in your career.

We expect that the successful candidate will likely be involved with some or all of the following:

  • Managing open source and human sourceled due diligence investigations;
  • Keen interest in working in different jurisdictions;
  • Editing reports written by analysts on companies and individuals with a global focus primarily focused on the Americas and Western Europe;
  • Delivering constructive feedback;
  • Training development and line management of more junior members of the team; and
  • Preparing proposals for clients.

The role will be based in our Cape Town office; however we have flexible working arrangements available.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as Associates 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.

Were looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fastpaced environment with the following experience and qualifications:

  • An accredited degree or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant industry which includes but is not limited to: corporate intelligence law finance political science journalism economics or international relations;
  • Excellent written and spoken English;
  • A working proficiency in Spanish Portuguese or other European languages would be highly advantageous but not essential;
  • Excellent understanding of research and investigative skills required to conduct opensource investigations;
  • Proven ability to effectively plan staff and manage projects of varying complexities within budget and timelines as well as being accountable for the work of other team members quality assurance and client deliverables;
  • Working experience in people and line management (e.g. providing feedback and guidance) administration (e.g. managing mid and end of year reviews management of /sick days etc. and overseeing professional development of direct reports;
  • Experience interacting with clients including responding to requests and issues;
  • Effective analytical and problemsolving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Experience contributing to pitches and business development activities is desirable; and
  • A working knowledge of financial and commercial concepts.

We nurture a culture of equality diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that demonstrates a variety of talents experiences and perspectives.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.

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:

  • 23 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays 1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 28 days);
  • Matching pension contribution up to 7 (up to a maximum of 14 combined) and financial education;
  • Hybrid working and flexible working hours

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:

  • Medical Aid and Gap Cover Policy (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
  • Free access to the worldfamous mindfulness app Headspace;
  • EAP programme for you and your immediate family.

The role will be based at our Cape Town office. However we have flexible working arrangements available

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

We want to get to know you and for you to get to know us to see if wed be a good fit. We are responsive and respectful of peoples time throughout our hiring process.

A typical application process includes:

  • One interview to discuss your previous experience skills and capabilities and suitability for the role
  • An assessment to gain a deeper understanding of your case management level skills
  • A final interview your potential colleagues and senior practitioners across the firm.

If you want to apply the easiest way to get your details to us is to submit your CV and cover letter to this LinkedIn ad.

Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.


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