MULTILINGUAL DUE DILIGENCE AND INVESTIGATION ANALYST – GLOBAL FOCUS

S-RM; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global intelligence consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a Multilingual Due Diligence and Investigation Analyst to conduct research and produce intelligence reports. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in English and experience with additional languages such as Spanish or Portuguese. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree and a strong background in investigative research. This position offers hybrid working conditions and various benefits, including generous holiday leave and health support.

Benefits

23 days holiday per year

Pension contribution up to 7%

Flexible working hours

Medical Aid and Gap Cover Policy

Free access to Headspace

EAP programme for family

Qualifications

• Strong research and investigative skills are essential for the role.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is required.
• Exposure to corporate governance practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Research and write compliance and intelligence reports.
• Provide subject matter expertise on corporate risk environments.
• Conduct research in English and additional languages.

Skills

Research skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

MULTILINGUAL DUE DILIGENCE AND INVESTIGATION ANALYST – GLOBAL FOCUS

Cape Town

MULTILINGUAL DUE DILIGENCE AND INVESTIGATION ANALYST

We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape Town. The successful candidate/s will join S-RM’s due diligence team, working on projects with a global focus. This team will service some of S-RM’s largest clients globally and contribute to the growth and success of the business.

WHO ARE WE

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve 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 today’s world. We work with some of the most prominent and sophisticated 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.

At S-RM no day is the same, and there are incredible opportunities to learn. We’re proud to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the industry. You’ll have some of the brightest colleagues to support you – former journalists, economists, lawyers, financial analysts, scientists, military and intelligence professionals. Collectively, our people speak more than 40 languages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A Due Diligence and Investigations Analyst is likely to take on the following tasks on a day-to-day basis:

• Researching and writing compliance and intelligence reports on companies and individuals for due diligence and investigative purposes;
• Providing subject matter expertise on the corporate, regulatory, and political risk environments internationally;
• Conducting research primarily in English, and one or more of Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or any other European languages, on corporate and political issues;
• Presenting to managers and clients.

The role will be based in our Cape Town office, however are available.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as a Due Diligence and Investigations Analyst at S-RM.

That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We’re 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:

• Excellent research and investigative skills;
• A professional working proficiency in English;
• A working proficiency in one or more of Spanish, Portuguese, or French would be highly advantageous;
• A working proficiency in any of the following languages would also be beneficial, but not essential: Arabic, Dutch, French, Italian, Russian or other European languages;
• As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree. Relevant degrees may include but are not limited to: economics, international relations, law, finance, political science, or similar; or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years' experience working in a relevant commercial environment is desirable, but not essential. 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.
• Exposure to or an understanding of global corporate practices and governance.

Successful candidates are also likely to show the following personal attributes:

• A curious mindset and an enthusiasm for research and investigations;
• A clear interest in international business and political affairs;
• A demonstrable understanding of the different forms that corruption, bribery and influence peddling take;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail; and
• A proactive mindset and a willingness to work outside the job specification when required.

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

OUR BENEFITS

• 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 APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter via this LINK. Applications which do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered, please highlight your language skills in your cover letter.

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.

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.