Senior Analyst​/Associate - Disputes; Arabic​/Mandarin speaker

Senior Analyst / Associate - Disputes (Arabic / Mandarin speaker)

Department: Transactions :
Business Intelligence

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

About Anthesis

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role

Wallbrook is seeking an Arabic and / or Mandarin speaking researcher to join our asset tracing and litigation support team in London. Wallbrook works on complex cross-border disputes and investigative assignments for blue chip clients. You will be encouraged to become a subject matter expert and grow your own reputation in the field, focusing on disputes, asset tracing and recovery. You will also have the opportunity to support the wider Wallbrook team on a range of investigative matters.

You should have 1-4 years of full-time post-graduate experience in the investigative or corporate intelligence sectors, though applicants with a professional background in the law, investigative journalism, and due diligence sectors should also apply, provided they demonstrate a keen interest and knowledge of our practice area.

You should have proven experience working in a fast-paced research environment, excellent qualitative analytical skills, and a proven record of producing high quality research pieces for use in a commercial setting.

• Conduct complex research assignments to identify and analyse information, and establish facts, sometimes working alone, sometimes supporting other team members;
• Write concise and cogent reports that weave in research findings with an in-depth contextualised analysis of the issues at hand;
• Effectively deliver written and verbal briefings on research findings to senior stakeholders at clients, as well as the wider Wallbrook team;
• Prepare proposals for new projects and assignments;
• Support the development of Wallbrook’s capabilities, research resources and human-intelligence network;
• Keep up to date with relevant business, legal and investigative developments;
• Once up to speed on our house style and methods of research, associates and senior analysts will also be expected to assist in training new team members. As part of this, they would fact-check, edit and proofread reports and provide constructive feedback.

Key Requirements

We require as a minimum these qualifications and experience:

• Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context;
• Full professional proficiency in Arabic and / or Mandarin with demonstrable research experience in the relevant language;
• 1-4 years’ full-time post-graduate work experience working in the investigative / corporate intelligence or disputes industry;
• Proven experience conducting research using open-source information, social media, publicly available records and proprietary databases such as Lexis Nexis, Factiva, Sayari and similar, as well as regional and language-specific databases and media sources;
• Experience delivering research reports to agreed requirements and timelines;
• Excellent research skills, attention to detail, and an ability to summarise information from various sources under time pressure;
• Knowledge of key client groups and experience interacting with clients;
• A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts;
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university; and
• Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:

• A keen interest in disputes (litigation / arbitration), business and international affairs;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as…