Associate (language speaking Researcher), Corporate Intelligence Services, Risk Advisory

Job Description

Your opportunityDeloitte are looking for a language speaking Associate to join our Integrity Due Diligence research team. The individual must be fluent in English with at least 1 language from Group A and another from A or Group B, and anyextra languages will be considered a bonus.Group A: Spanish, German, Portuguese or FrenchGroup B: Chinese, Arabic, ItalianThis role will support our clients and is research based, focusing on the risks and opportunities they face. While were seeking a candidate with fluent language skills and indications of an interest in research, this is a junior role and full training andsupport will be provided in our research methodologies and report writing.We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.Your roleThe focus of the work will vary according to the specific issues with which the client is particularly concerned. Typically, however, a new researcher will focus on our high-volume Integrity Due Diligence, which serves as a training ground for our methodology.This work will focus on - amongst other issues - identifying public records that confirm a subjects registration details, and undertaking media and internet research to identify reports of the subjects involvement in illegal or unethical issues, in particularbribery, corruption, money laundering, using political links to gain a commercial advantage, or involvement with organised crime groups.Responsibilities:

• Undertaking online research in English and other relevant languages
• Gathering information on large numbers of both companies and individuals through online public record sources relating to a wide range of territories
• Compiling detailed and accurate written reports of research findings
• Supporting other ad hoc research and information gathering projects
• Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution

Your work, your choiceAt Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk. We carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. Please speak to your recruiterabout the working pattern that works best for you.Location: CardiffWork pattern: This is a permanent contract opportunity. The role can be worked on a full-time basis.Your professional experience

• Fluency (spoken and written) in at least one language from Group A and at least one more from Group A or B - Group A: Spanish, German, Portuguese and French/ Group B: Chinese, Arabic, Italian
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience in formal research and writing (for example, research and essay writing as part of a degree course or journalistic experience)
• Active interest or qualification in politics, international relations and economics
• Ability to use own initiative to follow up research leads, whilst being aware of information gathering methods that would not be acceptable to Deloitte
• Creative approach to the use of the internet for research
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw concise, evidence-based conclusions from research conducted
• The ability to pay attention to detail - ensuring that vital information is neither missed nor misreported
• Good oral and written communication skills - precision and full fluency in formal written business English is essential.
• The ideal candidate will have a flair for written work and be able to produce high quality documents under time pressure
• The ability to work well in a small team and to follow specific instructions given by the relevant manager
• Ability to structure research and reporting in a logical manner
• Ability to deal with a large number of requests at any one time and to work through them methodically
• Ability to switch between several different tasks and respond to unexpected deadlines and priorities. Our researchers will be expected to work on more than one assignment at any one time and must have the ability to prioritise work and balance conflictingdemands for work

Your service line: Risk AdvisoryIn Risk Advisory, our thinking and actions give clients, our people and society the confidence to grow responsibly in a rapidly changing world. We dont just work with our clients to manage risk, we help them understand and grab the opportunities it presentstoo, helping them gain a competitive advantage. Our expertise and industry knowledge run deep here. At Deloitte, youll find yourself working with some of the most inspiring and experienced colleagues and with clients who trust you to lead the way to smartchoices, better control frameworks, and new systems, including bespoke solutions that have a direct impact on their bottom line.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleaguesabide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will providefurther detail as you progress through the recruitment process.For a full job description please visit our online Deloitte Careers portal.