Due Diligence practitioner Sub-Saharan Africa

We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape Town for aSeniorAnalystor Analyst dependent on level of relevant experience working primarily on projects insub-Saharan Africa.

WHOWE ARE

S-RM is a global intelligenceand cyber security consultancy. Since 2005wevehelped companies governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

Our Corporate Intelligence division uses the latest research and intelligence-gathering 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 inthe prospective client a bank wants to onboardthe market a multinational wants to enter. We also provide specialised investigative support to law firmsbusinessesand individuals in contentious situations such as litigation commercialdisputesand internal investigations.

From our offices in LondonManchesterNew York Washington DC Hong Kong Singapore Kuala Lumpurand Cape Town we deliver critical insights from every country across the world. Further information about each of ourfourCorporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website:Compliance Due DiligenceDeal AdvisoryDisputes & Investigations andStrategic Intelligence.

THE ROLE

At S-RM no day is the same and there are incredible opportunities to to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the some of the brightest colleagues to support you - former journalists economists lawyers scientistsandfinancial 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.

In this roleyoullbe responsible for:

• Researching and writing intelligence reports on companies and individuals for due diligence and investigatory purposes;

• Providing subject matterexpertiseon thebusinesspoliticalandregulatory risk environmentsin sub-Saharan Africa;

• Conducting research primarily inEnglish as well as French Portuguese and other relevant languageson corporate and political issues; and

• Presenting to managers and clients.

The rolewillbe based in our Cape Town officeand is hybrid with two days a week in office.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as Due Diligence Analystsat S-RM.

That said if youdontthink you meetall ofthe criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every boxwerelooking for candidates that are particularly strong in a fewareas andhave some interest and capabilities in others.

Werelooking for someone thatis able toadapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment this person will have some orall ofthese skills:

• Excellent research and investigative skills. Experience working with human source intelligence (interviews and field work) will be beneficial;

• Demonstrable experience in research writing planning and organising projects;

• A clear interest in sub-Saharan Africa business and politics;

• A professionalworkingproficiencyin English;

• Aworkingproficiencyin French Portuguese or other relevant languageswould also be beneficial but not essential;

• As a minimum a bachelors degreein a suitable field. Relevant degrees may include but are not limitedto:economics international relations law finance political science or similar; or equivalent work experience.

• Several years experience working in a relevant commercial environment is highly 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 candidateswill also need toshow the following personal attributes:

• A curious mindset and an enthusiasm for research and investigations;

• A clear interest in business and political affairs insub-Saharan Africa;

• Outstanding interpersonal skillshonestyand reliability;

• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;

• A proven ability to work unsupervised andoperatewith a degree of autonomy;

• Excellent attention to detail; and

• A proactive mindset and a willingness to work outside the job specification whenrequired.

Candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.

OUR BENEFITS

We offerthoughtful balanced rewards and supportto help our people do their best work and live their lives outsideitthis includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 23 days holiday per yearin addition topublicholidays (1 day for everyyearof service up to a maximum of 28 days);

• Matchingpension contribution up to 7%(up to a maximum of 14% combined) andfinancial education;

• Hybrid working and flexible working hours.

Parental Support:

• Fertility treatment leave 5 daysof leave per cycle of treatment per year;

• Maternity leave 26 weeksof full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;

• Paternity leave 6 weeksof 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 mindfulness appHeadspace;

• EAP programmefor you and your immediate family.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this role pleasesubmityour CV and cover lettervia thisJob Application for Due Diligence Analyst - Sub-Saharan Africa Focus at S-RM.Applications which do not include a CVandcover letter will not be considered.

The application process will include:

1. A preliminary callwhich will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role.

1. An analysistask. This will assess your analytical skills and give you a better sense of the work we do.

1. One interview discussing thefirsttaskand your technical skills.

1. A research task. This will assess your ability to conduct effective research and present findings clearly.

1. A final interview discussing the second task yourpreviousexperience broader competencies and suitability for the role.

We nurture a culture of equality diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talentsexperiencesand perspectives.