Multilingual Due Diligence Analyst

MULTILINGUAL DUE DILIGENCE ANALYST

We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape successful candidate/s will join S-RMsdue diligence teamworkingon projects with a global team will service some of S-RMs largest clients globally and contribute tothe growthand successof the business.

WHO ARE WE

S-RM is a global intelligence and 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 in; the prospective client a bank wants to onboard; the 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 KongKuala LumpurSingaporeand 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 DiligenceDeal AdvisoryDisputes & InvestigationsandStrategic 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 lawyersfinancial analystsscientistsmilitaryandintelligenceprofessionals. 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 this roleyoullbe responsible for:

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

• Providing subject matterexpertiseon the corporate regulatory and politicalrisk environments internationally;

• Conducting research primarily inEnglishand one or more of SpanishPortugueseDutchoranyother European languageson corporate and political issues; and

• Presenting to managers and clients.

The role will be based in our Cape Town officeand is hybrid with two days a week inoffice..

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

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

• Demonstrable experience in research writing planning and organising projects;

• A professionalworkingproficiencyin English;

• Aworkingproficiencyin one or more ofSpanishPortugueseDutchorScandanavianwould be highlyadvantageous;

• Aworkingproficiencyinany of the followinglanguageswould also be beneficial but not essential:French ItalianRussianor other Europeanlanguages;

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

• Experienceworking in a relevant commercial environment is desirable but not essential. 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.

• Exposure to or an understanding of global corporatepractices and governance.

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 international business and political affairs;

• A demonstrable understanding of the different forms that corruptionbriberyand influence peddling take

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

• 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 offer thoughtful balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outsideitthis includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 23 days holiday per yearin addition to bank holidays (1 day for every day of 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 world-famous mindfulness appHeadspace;

• EAP programmefor you and your immediate family.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this role please submit your CV and cover letter via: Job Application for Multilingual Due Diligence Practitioner at S-RM

Applications which do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered pleasehighlight your language skills in your coverletter.

The application process will include:

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

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

• One interview discussing thefirsttask your language capabilities and your technical skills.

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

• A final interviewdiscussingthe 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.