Researcher, Special Risk Analysis at Control Risks

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic operational team covering some ofControl

Risks’ most exciting issues.

Confidential Crisis Response supports Control Risks’ clientswhoencountersituations of kidnapping-for-ransom, threatextortionand other crises.

The successful candidate will join the Special Risks Analysis team within

Confidential

Crisis Response, supporting our clientsthroughresearch and analysis.

Special Risks Analysis(SRA) maintains the world’s largest database of kidnap-for-ransom incidents, which underpins our industry-leading analysis.

The successful Researcherwillcarry outdaily research;load incidentstoour database and cleanse datatoensure the operational integrity of the team’s analysis;as well ascontributeresearch and analysis to oursubscriptionsplatform, basic consultingtasksand casework.

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 withthe
  
  Senior
  
  Analysts, Response Management team or Consultants.
• 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 regional
  
  Analysts with research for clients on consulting tasks
• Identifyrelevantopportunitiesforimproving data capture
• Contribute to the improvement of research techniques

• 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 in French, Spanish, or Arabic
• Competence in the Office 365 suite of platforms, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• 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 is required

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
• Identifies and 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