Job description
The business intelligence team sits within our Compliance, Forensics & Intelligence practice. The practice provides business intelligence, reputational due diligence as well as ethics & compliance consulting services to both local and international businesses operating in West Africa.
Our clients come to us for support dealing with complex issues – in particular identifying and managing third party integrity risks and embedding best practice anti-corruption frameworks into their organisations.
Our researchers work within an experienced team, delivering solutions to influential organisations across the region.
Job Purpose
To conduct desktop research in order to gather, analyse and present publicly-available information in Nigeria and West Africa in support of business intelligence projects which are focused on identifying issues related to integrity, anti-corruption and good corporate governance.
As a researcher in our team, you will work with colleagues who are self-driven, passionate about African business and politics and who are curious and informed about the governance challenges faced by businesses in West Africa. Our researchers have a background in law, business consulting, business administration, finance, journalism, among others. The diversity of our researchers makes our strength: we welcome candidates who can demonstrate a high level of maturity and professionalism.
Tasks and Responsibilities
With guidance from senior team members, the Researcher will be responsible for the following:
Investigative case work
- Conduct thorough online and database research on third parties using complex search criteria
- Analyse research results within the context of the project and suggest additional avenues of research
- Summarise research findings into draft reports for consultants on larger projects
- Draft reports for external clients on research-only projects
- Support consultants in more complex or multi-jurisdictional tasks
- Undertake case-related administrative tasks including liaison with subcontractors, invoice approval and provide support to the case manager in proposal and report writing.
Business and practice development
- Carry out background research to support client development
- Prepare focused briefings for client initiatives
- Contribute to marketing and profile raising events
- Seek opportunities to be involved in product development with seniors.
Level and Qualifications
- Education to degree level
- 2-3 years’ demonstrated professional experience preferred
- Right to work in Nigeria
- Fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese beneficial
- Experience of operating within a commercial environment
Skills Set
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a concise manner and communicate effectively to colleagues and clients
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of key issues and business trends in the region
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