Research Intern

The purpose of the internship program is to provide the university student with an opportunity to learn about compliance-driven due diligence and develop professional skills, gain practical knowledge, and experience working life at a global risk consultancy.

As part of the team, your main tasks will include 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.

This internship is for a period of 6 months and full-time hours (40 hours a week)

Please submit a copy of your CV in English.

Essential

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• The internship must be an essential requirement for you to obtain your degree, and this should be clearly stated by the university, as our agreement is based on this condition.
• Fluency in English/Spanish languages (both written and spoken)
• Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines
• Conduct media and database research using complex search criteria and following a strict methodology
• Collaborate with team members across the firm to deliver joint projects
• Communicate complex topics verbally and in writing effectively

Preferred

• Knowledge of the business, political, and social context of a geographical area
• Experience of using research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives, and research in the general internet

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• Working with our clients, from day one our people are given direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work collaboratively on fascinating projects in a rewarding and inclusive global environment.
• The Company is committed to further its diversity, inclusion and equity agenda and as an employee you have access to various business resource groups in the Company including the Company's LGBT+ network called MOSAIC, the Women's Network, and Synergy - a people network to celebrate and promote ethnic diversity at Control Risks

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.