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Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organisations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients' success.
We provide our clients with the insight to focus resources and ensure they are prepared to resolve the issues and crises that occur in any ambitious global organisation.
We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety.
As an associate consultant in the sub-Saharan Africa team, you will work with colleagues dedicated to investigating corporate integrity in the region, helping our clients to ensure that their investments do not fall prey to corrupt, illegal or unethical business practices.
The role requires great attention to detail and an interest in business at the operational level, as well as an awareness of the commercial challenges facing companies working in sub-Saharan Africa. The consultant will primarily work with a team of investigators focused on countries in the Anglophone West Africa region, particularly Nigeria, but should also demonstrate flexibility in working on investigations in other parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
The right candidate will be a an intellectually curious proactive team player who has the ability to think critically and maintain a positive attitude under pressure. You will be required to make sense of complex information under tight deadlines, and have a clear and concise writing style. Experience in due diligence investigations and political risk is a plus.
Role Tasks And Responsibilities
Investigative case management
- Under the direction of senior team members, manage and execute a range of business intelligence and compliance projects including due diligence, background checks, market entry studies, asset identification, litigation support, problem solving and power mapping
- Liaise with clients to understand their requirements and ensure that our proposals deliver solutions tailored to those needs
- Manage the entire project cycle, from initial client request to proposal drafting, acceptance, delivery and invoicing
- Liaise with our human source network and expand it by cultivating contacts in the team's countries of operation, particularly in Anglophone West Africa Business and practice development
- Prepare focused briefings and case studies for client initiatives
- Seek opportunities to improve our current methodologies, including through the application of new technology and new online sources
Requirements
Knowledge and experience
- Education to degree level with social sciences favoured (eg. International Relations, Politics, Law, Journalism)
- Grasp of key anti-bribery and corruption principles in the commercial sector
- Understanding of business trends and challenges in sub-Saharan Africa
- Demonstrated professional experience in a similar role preferred
Qualifications And Specialist Skills
- Investigative and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a concise manner and communicate effectively
- Experience operating within a commercial environment, preferably in a client-facing role
- Interest in business trends and political developments in the region
Benefits
- 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.
- As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
Job Description
Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organisations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients' success.
We are seeking to engage an experienced analyst to cover East and Southern Africa for a range of subscription products and bespoke consulting tasks. The successful candidate will support our analytical coverage of political, security and business-relevant issues in for our country risk monitoring platform, Seerist, respond to queries from clients and deliver bespoke consulting engagements.
The position will be based in our Nairobi office and will also involve close collaboration with other Nairobi-based colleagues to support Control Risks' business development in the region.
Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organisations. Our analysis is delivered to clients through subscription products and in bespoke consulting engagements. We commonly advise clients on topics such as threats to stability, election outcomes, levels of corruption, sustainability and humanitarian issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and deep understanding of political dynamics in East and Southern Africa region, or a sub-set of countries in the region. and a strong background in analysing political and business dynamics in the region. They will have excellent writing and presentation skills, access to well-placed sources, and preferably some experience in business development and client engagement. Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Writing and delivering analysis
- Provide regular and high-quality coverage of relevant developments affecting the business environment in the East and Southern Africa region for clients subscribing to Control Risks' online subscription or retainer services. This will include writing succinct updates on trends and developments across the region in domestic politics, government policy, regulation, humanitarian, operational and security issues.
- Provide verbal briefings on political, regulatory and security developments in the region to clients across sectors, including but not limited to, mining, oil and gas, financial services, power and infrastructure and telecommunications.
- Collaborate with colleagues in other geographical regions on analysis of crosscutting global issues and trends where required (geopolitical trends, Islamist militancy, energy transition, social media and technology, etc).
Consulting and client engagement:
- Deliver political risk advisory work on East and Southern African countries. Lead conversations with clients on their requirements for analysis of political, regulatory and operational risks in the region. Scope and write proposals for bespoke consulting engagements on the region.
- Contribute to the development of compelling client deliverables and propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients.
- Support and contribute to the delivery of consulting engagements for the wider Africa region as required.
Demonstrating expertise
- Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise on the East and Southern Africa region through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips.
- Contribute to team discussions about political and business risk issues in East and Southern Africa and topical developments on the continent, ensuring coherence with other analysts.
- Develop and effectively manage relationships with government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk. Use source information astutely and conduct in-person research as and when required, respecting client confidentiality.
Marketing and business development
- Collaborate on business development initiatives for East and Southern Africa, particularly supporting Nairobi office-led client engagement.
- Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives.
- Contribute to regional marketing initiatives including thought leadership (articles,
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of key political, regulatory, sector and operational risks for business in East and Southern African countries.
- Professional experience in consulting, political and security risk analysis, emerging market analysis, market intelligence, public policy, academia, or government, with a focus on East and Southern Africa.
- Practical experience living, working or travelling in East and Southern Africa, particularly Tanzania, Angola and Namibia.
- Proven ability to write and verbally communicate with authority and clarity, particularly for commercial and / or non-expert audiences.
- Network of professional contacts in the East and Southern Africa region (public and private sector, policy and academia, journalism, government, etc.)
Preferred:
- Previous professional experience of political risk analysis on the region and familiarity with business-focused research.
- Additional language capabilities are a plus (Swahili, Portuguese)
Competencies
Essential:
- Ability to independently identify, research and interpret significant events and developments.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
- Eagerness to seize opportunities, resolve problems and deliver work of the highest quality.
- Ability to adapt well to changing demands.
Preferred:
- Data analysis, manipulation and presentation skills
- Familiarity with the use and limitations of generative AI tools
- Sector expertise in oil and gas, mining or telecoms
- 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.
- As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.