The Research Manager is responsible for the quality of VANTAGE work. S / he will be responsible for a team of about 10 based in Spain to ensure they produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help our Clients protect their integrity and reputation. S / he will engage with Clients throughout the project cycle, from scoping to post-delivery project assessment. S / he will support the Regional Research Manager in training managing internal and external resources in order to complete VANTAGE projects in a timely and effective manner. S / he will also support the Regional Research Manager on the strategy to grow the wider team organically and maintain optimal project margins.
Please submit an English CV for this application.
Tasks and Responsibilities
People Management
- Manage a team of researchers, senior researchers and supervisors
- Define, for each team member, objectives and responsibilities in line with the practice goals
- Conduct performance reviews
- Ensure well-being and professional development of staff
- Support the Regional Research Manager in recruiting new researchers
Project management of third-party due diligence
Ensure VANTAGE work is properly scoped, allocated to researchers, tracked and ultimately delivered on time and within budgetCommunicate directly with clients in order to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of researchReview and approve (content and editorial) VANTAGE work, ensuring projects are of high quality and meet Clients’ specificationsLiaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to our global delivery standardsEngage with colleagues across Control Risks to address client queriesRegional research initiatives
Interact regularly with other Manager and the Quality Assurance team to provide support and feedback on VANTAGE workParticipate in discussions with other Manager, Client Services and Product teams to provide insight on potential service / product improvementEssential
Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent experienceExperience in managing people, both on site and virtuallyFull fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is essentialExperience in writing, researching and reviewing / editing due diligence reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in EnglishKnowledge of the socio-political environment in Europe, Africa, Central Asia or Middle EastExperience in managing projects, especially where the project team is spread across several locationsStrong knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives and other OSINT research toolsExperience influencing people across an organization, especially without direct reporting linesProven ability to meet project deadlinesPreferred
Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage;Experience in a compliance team in a financial institution or a corporate setting socio-political environment in Europe, Africa, Central Asia or Middle East is an advantageControl Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.J-18808-Ljbffr