Researcher - Financial Services (fluent Mandarin)

Overview

Researcher - Financial Services (fluent Mandarin) – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Financial Services Researcher is responsible for producing high quality enhanced due diligence reports for financial services clients. He / she will produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help financial services clients in the Asia Pacific region meet compliance and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities

Project management of enhanced due diligence assignments for financial services clients Conduct public records research and discreet interviews to gather intelligence surrounding companies and individuals Conduct research into specific topics and issues and draft summaries and findings in situations where contentious issues arise, either as part of a team or independently Produce high-quality research reports for financial institution clients Assist in the proposal process, conduct scoping research, and communicate with clients to understand their requirements From time to time, communicate directly with clients, which primarily include compliance or internal control departments of financial institutions, to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of research Assist managers in developing and expanding the pool of research resources and subcontractors in the region Liaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to global delivery standards Engage with colleagues across Control Risks to address client queries Regional research initiatives

Interact regularly with researchers, supervisors, managers, and the Quality Assurance team to provide support and feedback on VANTAGE work Participate in discussions with other members of the VANTAGE team and Control Risks Group on potential service / product improvement Requirements

Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent experience) Full fluency in written and spoken Mandarin and English is essential Experience in writing, researching and reviewing / editing research reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in Mandarin and English Strong knowledge of open source research techniques Good communication skills; ability to think on one’s feet and engage with individuals of different levels of seniority and from different backgrounds Ability to think critically and solve problems Strong knowledge of the socio-political environment in APAC Proven ability to meet project deadlines and perform well under pressure Preferred

Experience executing and managing enhanced due diligence projects for financial institution clients Experience engaging with international clients, preparing written proposals, providing verbal updates, and answering follow up questions and queries Fluency in Bahasa as an additional language Company and 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 in-person time together in the office and with clients while continuing to support flexible and remote working. Working with our clients, from day one our people are given direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work collaboratively on fascinating projects in a rewarding and inclusive global environment. The Company is committed to further its diversity, inclusion and equity agenda with access to various business resource groups including MOSAIC, the Women’s Network, and Synergy. Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the interview process, please let us know and we will accommodate your needs. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Research and Writing / Editing Industries

Business Consulting and Services and Professional Services

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