Control Risks is hiring a Researcher, Third-Party Due Diligence (fluent French)

**Role Purpose** The core mission of our compliance-driven due diligence is to thoroughly assess clients' potential and existing counterparties, identifying any reputational or risk-related red flags. As a key member of the VANTAGE team, your role as a compliance due diligence researcher will involve deep-dive media research, database exploration, and document analysis. You'll uncover potential reputational and criminal risks, decode complex corporate structures, and map out potential political and sanctions exposure. Your primary objective will be to review, coordinate, and report Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) research findings with precision and speed. This role demands a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who can transform complex information into clear, crisp narratives under tight deadlines. **This is a hybrid role and requires 2-3 days in the office.** • Work across diverse due diligence assignments including corporate compliance, ABAC/ESG, financial crime, IPO, and KYC projects • Conduct media and database research using sophisticated search techniques • Engage with in-country source networks to gather compliance-related information • Analyze search results within specific project and geographical contexts • Distill nuanced conclusions and identify subtle interconnections • Apply standard or custom risk assessment methodologies • Produce comprehensive research summaries • Present findings to internal teams as needed • Collaborate effectively across the organization **Requirements** *Essential* • Advanced research skills across databases, networks, online registers, and internet sources • Deep understanding of business, political, and social dynamics • Native or equivalent fluency in English and French • Exceptional research and communication abilities • Skill in translating complex topics clearly • Capability to synthesize large information volumes concisely • Strong task management and deadline navigation • Innate curiosity and problem-solving orientation • Comfort working both independently and collaboratively • Degree-level education *Preferred* • Demonstrated professional experience • Additional language proficiency **Benefits** • Competitive compensation package with transparent offer details • Discretionary global bonus scheme based on individual and company performance • Flexible hybrid working model emphasizing meaningful in-person collaboration • Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive recruitment