Due Diligence And Investigation Analyst Sub-Saharan Focus

SRM RECRUITMENT:

DUE DILIGENCE AND INVESTIGATION ANALYST SUBSAHARAN AFRICA FOCUS

We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape Town for an Analyst working primarily on projects in subSaharan Africa.

WHO ARE WE

SRM is a global intelligence ESG and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005 weve helped companies governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

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.

From our offices in London Manchester New York Washington DC Hong Kong Singapore Kuala Lumpur and Cape Town we deliver critical insights from every country across the world. 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.

THE ROLE

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 and financial analysts. Collectively our people speak more than 40 languages.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business. A Due Diligence Analyst is likely to take on the following tasks on a daytoday basis:

As an Analyst youll be responsible for:

• Researching and writing compliance and intelligence reports on companies and individuals for due diligence and investigatory purposes;
• Providing subject matter expertise on the political regulatory and corporate risk environments internationally;
• Conducting research primarily in English as well as French Portuguese and other relevant languages on corporate and political issues; and
• Presenting to managers and clients.

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

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as a Due Diligence Analyst at SRM.

That said if you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but are still 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 this person will have some or all of these skills:

• Excellent research and investigative skills;
• A professional working proficiency in English;
• A working proficiency in French Portuguese or other relevant languages would also be beneficial but not essential;
• As a minimum a bachelors degree. Relevant degrees may include but are not limited to: economics international relations law finance political science or similar; or equivalent work experience.
• Several years experience working in a relevant commercial environment is highly desirable but not a prerequisite. Relevant commercial experience may include but is not limited to work within the corporate intelligence sector law finance investigative journalism energy mining and similar industries.

Successful candidates are also likely to show the following personal attributes:

• A curious mindset and an enthusiasm for research and investigations;
• A clear interest in business and political affairs in SubSaharan Africa;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills honesty and reliability;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
• A proven ability to work unsupervised and operate with a degree of autonomy;
• Excellent attention to detail; and
• A proactive mindset and a willingness to work outside the job specification when required.

Candidates 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

To apply for this role please submit your CV and cover letter via this LinkedIn ad. Applications which do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

The application process will include:

1. A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about SRM and the role.
2. An analysis and writing task. This will assess your analytical and writing skills and give you a better sense of the work we do.
3. One interview discussing the first task your language capabilities and your technical skills.
4. A research task. This will assess your ability to conduct effective research and present findings clearly.
5. A final interview discussing the second task your previous experience broader competencies and suitability for the role.

Applications for this position close on the 22 November 2024. We will contact you once your application has been submitted to discuss your interest in the position and intend to start the interview process on in the during November..

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