Research Team Lead

Overview

The Research Team Lead is responsible for ensuring the quality of VANTAGE work by overseeing and guiding researchers. The role involves producing clear, analytical, and exceptionally well-written reports that help clients protect their integrity and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and guide researchers to produce high quality due diligence reports
• Oversee project management, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery
• Communicate directly with clients to clarify project scopes and requirements
• Review and approve VANTAGE work, ensuring content and editorial standards are met
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal Business Intelligence teams
• Support training, mentoring, and onboarding of new researchers
• Participate in continuous improvement discussions on service and product offerings
• Assist in recruiting new researchers and maintain quality control

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in writing, researching, and reviewing due diligence reports
• Strong project management with cross-location team experience
• Excellent knowledge of OSINT tools and research techniques
• Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Full fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of software-based case management solutions
• Experience in a compliance environment within a financial or corporate setting
• Additional language skills and regional socio-political insight

Company Culture & Benefits

Control Risks offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a global bonus scheme. The company supports hybrid working arrangements that balance in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. Diversity, inclusion and equity are core values, supported by various employee networks.

Key skills/competency

• Due Diligence
• Project Management
• Research
• OSINT
• Writing
• Editing
• Training
• Communication
• Quality Assurance
• Collaboration