Total 2 job vacancies by Control Risks

Role purpose

Our South-east Asia Intelligence & Investigations team works closely with leading multinational corporations, financial institutions, private market investors and law firms to help them understand and manage complex business risks across the region.

We support clients on a wide range of matters, including integrity due diligence, reputational risk assessments, investigations, political and regulatory risk analysis, and strategic market-entry decisions. Our work helps clients make informed decisions, protect their operations and navigate challenging operating environments.

Researchers play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, client-ready intelligence and analytical reports. They contribute to research, analysis and report drafting across a variety of assignments, while also supporting the practice’s business development and thought leadership activities through the preparation of client briefings, sector updates and other research materials.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong academic and/or professional interest in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to develop a career in business intelligence, strategic advisory and risk consulting. While this is an early-career role, candidates with relevant professional experience will be viewed favourably.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Research, analysis and report writing

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis using public records, media reporting, corporate disclosures, databases and other open-source materials
• Support the production of high-quality, client-ready reports within agreed timelines and budgets
• Analyse complex information and identify key reputational, political, commercial and integrity risks relevant to client objectives
• Contribute to integrity due diligence, business intelligence and investigative assignments across Southeast Asia, with a primary focus on Vietnam
• Work closely with project managers, editors and regional colleagues to ensure analytical consistency and high-quality deliverables
• Support the identification of emerging political, regulatory and business trends relevant to clients operating in the region

Business development and knowledge management

• Conduct research and prepare materials to support client engagements, proposals, briefings and marketing activities
• Contribute to internal knowledge management by maintaining and expanding the practice’s databases and research resources
• Support the preparation of sector briefings, thematic research and thought leadership content
• Attend client meetings, calls and research trips where appropriate

Requirements

Knowledge and experience

•  Excellent command of written and spoken English and Vietnamese
•  Strong research, analytical and report-writing skills
•  Ability to synthesise and communicate complex information clearly and concisely
•  Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
•  Demonstrated interest in political, economic and business developments in Vietnam and Southeast Asia
•  Good understanding of commercial transactions and corporate structures
•  Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
•  Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a regional team environment
•  Strong professional ethic, intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn

Qualifications and specialist skills

•  At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as international relations, political science, economics, business, finance, journalism, communications or other social sciences
•  Relevant internship or professional experience in research, consulting, journalism, risk advisory, investigations or related fields would be advantageous

Control Risks is looking to bring on a consultant as a part of an embedded project with a top tier client in the technology industry. Based in Singapore, this role will conduct onsite operational security assessments and red teaming operations of the client’s data center facilities throughout the Asia Pacific region. The Consultant will travel to the client’s facilities to conduct detailed interviews with facility stakeholders and perform a physical site assessment to ensure compliance with existing security standards and requirements.

Role tasks and responsibilities:

• Conduct on site physical intrusion Red Team assessments to understand and test the client’s physical security response plans.
• Conduct interviews with a wide array of security stakeholders to determine the operational security practices in place at each facility.
• Conduct covert assessments of the client’s technical security infrastructure, including electronic access control systems, video surveillance systems, and communications networks.
• Ensure findings are collected and presented in a clear and consistent manner to facilitate reliable analysis across a high volume of sites.
• Provide clear and consistent recommendations regarding security policies and practices.
• Maintain technical proficiency in the security industry, sharing knowledge throughout the firm and enhancing the department's current document templates and methodology.
• Continuously enhance client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality reports and professional presentation.

• 5+ years of work experience in physical security assessments for a global security organization, consulting firm, or major corporation.
• 1+ years of experience planning and conducting Red Team exercises, ability to learn and grow in Red Team Assessments.
• Familiarity with physical security technologies including access control measures, video surveillance systems, and intrusion detection systems.
• Understanding of physical and operational security principals including defense-in-depth design, standard operating procedures, and incident management practices.
• Ability to successfully produce quality deliverables including well written reports and professional oral delivery of assessment findings and recommendations.
• Ability to travel internationally 30%+ of the time and on short notice.
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communications skills.
• A large degree of flexibility with regards to work schedule and peaks in work intensity.
• Collaborative team player.