Researcher/Associate Consultant (Fluent Italian): Intelligence & Investigations
Pubblicato il 09-08-2026 - Altro in Lazio
As part of our expansion in Italy, Control Risks is seeking a dynamic, curious and driven individual to be part of a team conducting business intelligence and investigations in Italy.
As the Researcher/ Associate Consultant you will be a critical thinker with good communication skills, with an interest in business transactions and operations, and politics.
In this role you will investigate, evaluate and interpret both open source and human intelligence information in the context of due diligence, complex corporate investigations and problem?solving assignments.
Please note that fluent Italian is essential for this role.
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Tasks and Responsibilities
Investigative case management
Execute a range of business intelligence and compliance projects including pre-investment business intelligence and due diligence, background checks, ESG DD, market entry studies, asset identification, litigation support, problem solving and power mapping.
Manage the entire research and analysis component of projects, and support project management, from initial client request to proposal drafting, acceptance, delivery and invoicing.
Liaise with clients to understand their requirements and ensure that our proposals deliver solutions tailored to those needs.
Support the maintenance of our human source network and expand it by cultivating contacts.
Ensure the delivery of projects on budget, scope and deadline.
Brief and present findings, in writing,
verbally and through charts and diagrams, to internal and external clients.
Business, practice and solution development
Take an active part in developing Control Risks' client base in Italy, seeking to both maintain existing relationships and develop new ones with decision makers.
Facilitate, where appropriate, the introduction and provision of additional Control Risks' services.
Support account managers on business development initiatives such as attending conferences, client meetings and briefings.
Actively participate in profile-raising and brand awareness activities in the context of Control Risks' expansion in Italy, including marketing and networking initiatives and events.
Seek opportunities to be improve our current methodologies, including through the application of new technology, innovation, approaches, resources and sources.
Requirements
Previous professional experience, ideally within the business intelligence, compliance and investigations industry.
Experience of conducting research and analysis for due diligence projects and presenting findings to clients.
An understanding of the country's political and commercial environment and demonstrated understanding of business trends and challenges in Italy.
Demonstrated commitment to due diligence and compliance, with basic knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives, and research in the general internet.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Education to Master's degree.
Professional fluency in English and Italian; an additional European language is preferred.
Ability to understand, summarise and present large amounts of information.
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 premio 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.
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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.
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