Researcher - Financial Services (fluent Mandarin and Thai)
Control Risks Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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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 to help financial services clients in the Asia Pacific region meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
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.
- Research specific topics and draft summaries and findings when 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.
- Communicate directly with clients, primarily compliance or internal control departments, to clarify scope, address questions, and suggest additional research avenues.
- Assist managers in developing and expanding the pool of research resources and subcontractors of Control Risks in the region.
- Liaise with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide 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
Essential
Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor's or equivalent experience).Full fluency in written and spoken Mandarin, Thai and English.Experience in writing, researching and reviewing / editing research reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in Thai 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.Ability to think critically and solve problems.Strong knowledge of the socio‑political environment in South‑East Asia.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.Fluency in an additional language.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 that emphasise in‑person time with clients while supporting 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 and provides 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.
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