Associate Director, Strategic Intelligence Consulting EMEA

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a skilled Associate Director to manage commercial due diligence and strategic projects across Europe. The ideal candidate should possess over 4 years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong analytical and presentation skills, fluent English, and cultural awareness. Responsibilities include evaluating risks, developing research strategies, and delivering insights to senior clients. This is a challenging role ideal for proactive professionals capable of handling complex investigative tasks with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in commercial writing or advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial operations and risk factors.
• Cultural awareness with insight into diverse business practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical areas of focus by evaluating operational and commercial risks.
• Develop strategies for interviews, research, and source engagement.
• Present findings to deal teams, legal teams, and executives.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong writing skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We have partnered with an organisation who are seeking a skilled Associate Director to oversee commercial due diligence and strategic projects throughout Europe.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, self-starting professional with a strong commercial and cultural acumen, ready to manage complex investigative projects with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical areas of focus by evaluating operational and commercial risks across various industries and regions.
• Develop strategies for interviews, research, and source engagement.
• Assess the reliability of intelligence sources and reported issues.
• Manage investigative processes, track leads, and guide interviews.
• Create and deliver concise, commercially relevant briefings to senior clients, including high-profile companies.
• Present findings to deal teams, legal teams, and executives.
• Analyse investigative findings to produce clear, structured reports that highlight key issues and risks.

Requirements

• Fluent in English, with strong writing and speaking skills. Proficiency in another European language is a plus.
• 4+ years’ experience in commercial writing or advisory roles (e.g., consulting, law, investment, compliance, journalism, or project management).
• Strong understanding of commercial operations and risk factors across various industries.
• Cultural awareness with insight into diverse business practices across Europe.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Exceptional presentation, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.