Researcher, Special Risk Analysis at Control Risks

Researcher, Special Risk Analysis at Control Risks

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic operational team covering some ofControlRisks’ most exciting issues.Confidential Crisis ResponsesupportsControl Risks’ clientswhoencountersituations of kidnapping-for-ransom, threatextortionand other crises.The successful candidate will join theSpecial Risks Analysisteam withinConfidentialCrisis Response, supporting our clientsthroughresearch and analysis.

Special Risks Analysis(SRA)maintainsthe world’s largest database of kidnap-for-ransom incidents, which underpins our industry-leading analysis.Thesuccessful Researcherwillcarry outdaily research;load incidentstoour databaseand cleanse datatoensure the operational integrity of the team’s analysis;as well ascontributeresearch andanalysis to oursubscriptionsplatform, basic consultingtasksand casework.

Requirements

What You’ll Do:

Database

• Maintain our database of kidnap-for-ransom incidents, believed to be the most comprehensive database of such crimes in the world.
• Assist with updating database records of past cases to improve capability for future operations.

Research and analysis

• Conduct comprehensive researchtoidentifykidnap-for-ransom and extortion incidents to load on the database.
• Identifyinformation of relevance toshare withtheSeniorAnalysts, Response Management team orConsultants.
• Write analysis for our flagship subscription platform,Seerist, in the form of writing updates and refreshing background content.
• Carry out research to support Control Risks’advice to clients during live kidnap and extortion cases
• Support the regionalAnalysts with research for clients on consulting tasks
• Identifyrelevantopportunitiesforimproving data capture
• Contributeto the improvement of research techniques

Who You Are:

• Previousexperiencewithresearchanddata/informationhandling
• An interest in international affairs, particularly security and theimpact of extortive crime on the business environment

Preferred

• Knowledge of security dynamics in the MENA and APAC regions, and the impact on business operations
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Ability to carry out research inFrench, Spanish, or Arabic
• Competence in the Office 365 suite of platforms, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail anda high levelof accuracy
• Ability to understand and summariselarge amountsof information
• Ability to work with a team and on own initiative
• Ability to carry out research in any otherforeign language
• Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues within own remit and recognises when escalation isrequired

Innovation and creativity

• Uses creativity tothink outside the boxand encourages others to do the same

Applied thinking/creativity

• Adapts knowledge and analysis to provide effective solutions to clients
• Makes informed decisions when appropriate

Results oriented

• Delivers on personalobjectivesto deliver strategic and department plans, focuses on delivery, and strives to exceed expectations
• Shows drive and determination to achievehigh standards
• Demonstrates global awareness
• Identifiesand builds relationships across team and region

Adapting to change

• Embraces a changing environment, adapts well to changing demands and ambiguous situations, and adapts own behaviour accordingly

Communication, planning work and influencing

• Expresses self clearly and displays sensitivity to develop constructive relationships with others

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