Asia Due Diligence & Business Intelligence Specialist | Sydney or Melbourne

About our client:

Our client is a leading global intelligence and compliance risk advisory firm, specialising in enhanced due diligence investigations, asset tracing, litigation support, and ESG/human rights investigations. They help organisations make informed, ethical decisions about the professionals and businesses they work with, the assets they acquire, and where and how they operate. As a certified B-Corp, they meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Our client have a generous work from home policy of 3 days per week once candidates have passed probation. 

About the job:

Our client is seeking researchers and/or case managers to join their growing Asia practice. Ideal candidates will have experience in due diligence, ESG and Human Rights, disputes and litigation support, political risk, and/or investigative journalism. Candidates from other backgrounds looking for a career change are also welcome. The position offered will depend on the candidates prior experience in a relevant field.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage investigative assignments: Conduct complex open source and human intelligence-led investigations, including pre-transactional integrity due diligence checks.
• Report writing: Produce concise and cogent reports that integrate research findings with in-depth contextual analysis.
• Client briefings: Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients.
• Business development: Prepare proposals for new business and support the development of the human source network in Asia. 
• Team training: Assist in training new team members and proofreading reports.

Required experience:

• Language proficiency: Fluency in English and at least one key regional language (Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Bahasa).
• Work experience: 1-4 years of full-time post-graduate work experience in corporate intelligence or a relevant investigative background.
• Research tools: Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva.
• Project management: Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects.
• Educational background: A bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Technical Skills: Professional proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  

Desired attributes:

• Interest in international affairs: A keen interest in Asian and international affairs and business.
• Communication skills: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive mindset: A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to work outside job specifications when required.
• Professionalism: Maintain a high level of professionalism and respond well to development feedback.

About SearchCP

SearchCP is a specialist Management Consulting and Financial Advisory recruitment consultancy who provide trusted advice to many of the world's leading advisory firms across Asia. Learn more about us here: https://www.searchcp.com/