French Speaking Due Diligence Senior Analyst – Sub-Saharan Frica

S-RM; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global intelligence consultancy in Cape Town seeks a French-speaking Due Diligence Senior Analyst to conduct research and write intelligence reports on companies and individuals. The ideal candidate will have experience in Francophone Africa and excellent investigative skills. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matching pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Parental support benefits

Health and medical benefits

Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in English and French.
• Demonstrable experience in research writing and project organization.
• Several years experience in a relevant commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and write intelligence reports for due diligence.
• Provide subject matter expertise in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Conduct research in multiple languages including English and French.
• Present findings to managers and clients.

Skills

Fluent in French

Excellent research and investigative skills

Experience in Francophone Africa

Strong analytical skills

Interest in sub-Saharan Africa business and politics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

S-RM RECRUITMENT :

FRENCH SPEAKING DUE DILIGENCE SENIOR ANALYST SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape Town for a French-speaking Senior Analyst that ideally has an active interest and experience conducting research in Francophone Africa. Less experienced candidates will be considered at a more junior grade depending on the relevance of their skillset.

WHO ARE WE

S-RM is a global intelligence ESG and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005 weve helped companies governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

Our Corporate Intelligence division uses the latest research and intelligence-gathering techniques to investigate how companies and individuals really do business in todays world. We work with some of the worlds most prominent organisations to help them understand partners customers assets and territories across the globe - the healthcare company a private equity firm wants to invest in; the prospective client a bank wants to onboard; the market a multinational wants to enter. We also provide specialised investigative support to law firms businesses and individuals in contentious situations such as litigation commercial disputes and internal investigations.

From our offices in London Manchester New York Washington DC Hong Kong Singapore Kuala Lumpur and Cape Town we deliver critical insights from every country across the world. Further information about each of our five Corporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website : Compliance Due Diligence Deal Advisory Disputes & Investigations ESG and Strategic Intelligence .

The Role

At S-RM no day is the same and there are incredible opportunities to learn. Were proud to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the industry. Youll have some of the brightest colleagues to support you - former journalists economists lawyers scientists and financial analysts. Collectively our people speak more than 40 languages.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Researching and writing intelligence reports on companies and individuals for due diligence and investigatory purposes including identifying and analysing issues such as bribery and corruption fraud money laundering and reputational threats;
• Providing subject matter expertise on the business political and regulatory risk environments in sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on Francophone jurisdictions;
• Conducting research in English and French as well as other relevant languages on corporate and political issues; and
• Presenting to managers and clients.

The role will be based in our Cape Town office however we have flexible working arrangements available.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a candidate who is fluent in French and has the skills and experience outlined below. That said if you dont think you meet every one of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every box; we are looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

Were looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment this person will have some or all of these skills :

• A professional working proficiency in English as well as working proficiency in French;
• Excellent research and investigative skills including working with human intelligence (fieldwork / conducting interviews).
• Experience conducting research in Francophone Africa will be beneficial;
• Demonstrable experience in research writing planning and organising projects;
• A clear interest in sub-Saharan Africa business and politics. Experience living or working in Francophone Africa jurisdictions will be beneficial but not essential;
• As a minimum a bachelors degree in a suitable field. Relevant degrees may include but are not limited to : economics international relations law finance political science or similar; OR equivalent work experience.
• Several years experience working in a relevant commercial environment is highly desirable. Relevant commercial experience may include ( but is not limited to ) work within the corporate intelligence sector law finance investigative journalism energy mining and similar industries.

Candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.

Our Benefits

We offer thoughtful balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it this includes but is not exhaustive of :

• 23 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 28 days);
• Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined) and financial education ;
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours
• Parental Support :
• Fertility treatment leave 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
• Maternity leave 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
• Paternity leave 6 weeks of full pay.
• Various Health and Medical Benefits including :
• Medical Aid and Gap Cover Policy (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace ;
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family.

The role will be based at our Cape Town office . However we have flexible working arrangements available.

The Application Process

To apply for this role please submit your CV and cover letter via this LinkedIn ad. Applications which do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

The application process will include :

• A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role.
• An analysis and writing task. This will assess your analytical and writing skills and give you a better sense of the work we do.
• One interview discussing the first task your language capabilities and your technical skills.
• A research task. This will assess your ability to conduct effective research and present findings clearly.
• A final interview discussing the second task your previous experience broader competencies and suitability for the role.

Applications for this position close on the 3 October 2025. We will contact you once your application has been submitted to discuss your interest in the position and intend to start the interview process during October.

We nurture a culture of equality diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents experiences and perspectives.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Compliance Management,Information Management,Proofreading,Social Intelligence,Content Quality,Factual Information,Video Packages,Conduct Interviews,Records Management,Creative Content,Editorials,News Stories,Newsgathering,Content Reviews

Employment Type :

Full Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1