Researcher (fluent Italian)

Control Risks; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation and benefits

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Commitment to equal opportunity

Descripción de la vacante

A business consulting firm in Madrid is seeking an Entry-level Compliance Due Diligence Researcher. This position involves conducting thorough media and database research to identify potential reputational risks and assist in compliance-driven projects. The ideal candidate will possess fluency in English and Italian, have a keen attention to detail, and an ability to communicate complex findings effectively. The role offers a competitive compensation package and supports flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Formación

• Fluency in English and Italian is essential.
• Experience with research methodologies and databases is necessary.
• Ability to summarize information clearly and concisely.
• Excellence in research and writing in English and a clear communication style.
• Ability to communicate complex topics verbally and in writing effectively.
• Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Curiosity, attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Education to degree level.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct media and database research for compliance due diligence.
• Analyse and rate findings based on risk assessment methodologies.
• Summarise findings in reports and present to internal colleagues.
• Analyse search results within the context of the project and the country.
• Distil conclusions and identify indirect connections from research findings.
• Rate findings based on standard or tailored risk assessment methodologies.
• Summarise all relevant findings in a report.
• When required, brief and present findings to internal colleagues.
• Collaborate with team members across the firm to deliver joint projects.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of research techniques

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Research techniques

Attention to detail

Time management

Educación

Degree level education

Herramientas

Online registers

Archives

Descripción del empleo

The aim of compliance-driven due diligence is to assess our clients’ actual or potential counterparties, looking for any issues that might pose a reputational or other risk to them. As part of a dedicated team (VANTAGE), the compliance due diligence researcher role involves media research, working with databases, primary documents and other sources to uncover reputational and criminal issues and ultimate beneficial ownership, as well as making sense of complex corporate structures and identifying possible political and sanctions exposure. The main task is to review, coordinate and report the findings of OSINT and HUMINT research concisely within short timeframes. This requires meticulous attention to detail, a team‑playing attitude, the ability to handle complex information, and a clear, crisp writing style.

What you'll do

• Work on a range of due diligence assignments, which include corporate compliance/ABAC/ESG and financial crime/IPO/KYC projects
• Conduct media and database research using complex search criteria and following a strict methodology
• Liaise with in‑country source networks to obtain relevant compliance‑related information not available via OSINT sources
• Analyse search results within the context of the project and the country
• Distil conclusions and identify indirect connections from research findings
• Rate findings based on standard or tailored risk assessment methodologies
• Summarise all relevant findings in a report
• When required, brief and present findings to internal colleagues
• Collaborate with team members across the firm to deliver joint projects

Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives, and general internet research
• Knowledge of the business, political, and social context of a geographical area
• Native or equivalent fluency in English and Italian
• Excellence in research and writing in English and a clear communication style
• Ability to communicate complex topics verbally and in writing effectively
• Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Curiosity, attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Education to degree level

Preferred

• Demonstrated professional experience
• Additional fluency in another European language

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, summarised in the full job offer
• Discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance
• Hybrid working arrangements that emphasise the value of in‑person time together while supporting flexible and remote working
• Equal‑opportunity employer commitment to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout the recruitment process

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Research
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services
• Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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