Associate, Business Intelligence (Italian speaking)

We are continuing our partnership with this global corporate intelligence consultancy, as they look to identify several Associates to join their fast-growing and ambitious existing cadre of talented individuals.

Their Associates play an important and key role in managing and developing junior analysts, driving continuous improvement in both their research and analysis processes and leading case and client management. They support the leaders in business strategy, goals and plans and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

We are seeking to identify multilingual candidates with experience in enhanced due diligence, business intelligence, investigative research, market research or a related industry. You will be looking for the next challenge in your career and my client will afford you the opportunity to shape ideas, drive improvement, learn and contribute towards a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. In this instance, fluent English and Italian language skills are required.

The requirements of the role are:

Team management

·      Leading, managing and developing junior analysts

Project management

·      Case management, including drafting proposals, managing adherence to procedures and processes, allocation, quality and delivery

·      Organisational and multi-tasking skills in prioritising team resources and projects efficiently within timeframes and budgets

·      Time management skills. Able to work effectively and calmly under tight deadlines and under pressure

Report writing Fluency in written and verbal English

·      Ability to read and analyse complex texts in any of the aforementioned languages is essential (additional proficiency in another language is welcomed!).

Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of writing public record research and human source reports to a high standard, strong application of open-source information, research techniques, sources and databases, including familiarity with litigation, sanctions, and compliance databases etc. This will be underpinned by excellent editorial and presentation skills

Client management and networking

·      Client management skills including managing expectations, negotiation, handling client communication and briefing clients

·      Ability to create networks and build relationships both internally and externally, including attending industry events

Research and analysis

·      A firm understanding of financial crime concepts and regional knowledge of and a passion for the region

·      Track record of research, analysis and presentation of data

·      An ability to condense large amounts of complex information in an accurate, logical and concise manner

·      Ability to meet client requirements, identify gaps and ensure quality standards are met through critical and lateral thinking