Associate Blackpeak

ION; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Associate to join its London EMEA Practice. This role involves conducting research and preparing integrity due diligence reports for a diverse clientele, along with contributing to business proposals. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in due diligence and business intelligence.
• Fluency in English and one other European or Middle Eastern language.
• Familiarity with investigative research techniques and databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare client-ready reports analyzing findings.
• Contribute to business proposals and thought leadership pieces.

Skills

Research

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Position: Associate, EMEA Practice - London

Company: Blackpeak

Blackpeak is expanding its EMEA practice and is recruiting an Associate to join its London-based team. Associates support clients' due diligence and business intelligence needs through research and preparing integrity due diligence reports. We seek candidates with relevant industry experience who wish to be part of a high-quality, diverse team. Our clients include investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset management companies, corporates, and law firms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research and report writing: Conduct research and prepare client-ready reports, analyzing findings and human source inquiries to provide clear conclusions and actionable intelligence.
2. Contribute to business proposals and thought leadership pieces.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in preparing due diligence and business intelligence reports.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in at least one other European or Middle Eastern language such as Russian, French, German, Italian, Dutch, or Turkish.
• Proficiency in investigative research, including familiarity with proprietary databases, media archives, and corporate and court records.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Good time management and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of concepts such as sanctions, political exposure, financial crime, fraud, corruption, money laundering, tax evasion, and ESG.

About Us: Blackpeak is a diverse group of innovators providing trading and workflow automation software, analytics, and consulting to financial institutions, corporates, and governments. Founded in 1999, we have grown significantly, serving over 2,000 clients including Fortune 500 companies and central banks. With offices worldwide and a team of 13,000, we offer an exciting career environment for those aligned with our vision.