Associate Consultant - Business Intelligence, Europe

As an Associate Consultant - Business Intelligence at Control Risks, you'll conduct investigations for various business intelligence projects, including due diligence, strategic intelligence, ESG due diligence, and more. You'll liaise with clients to understand their needs, manage the project lifecycle, and deliver well-crafted reports that cater to those requirements. Additionally, you're expected to expand our human source network and participate actively in business development initiatives within the firm.

To qualify for the Associate Consultant - Business Intelligence role at Control Risks, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have professional fluency in English and either Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian. Previous experience in the Business Intelligence industry, particularly in managing due diligence projects and a solid understanding of business trends in the Nordics and the UK, is crucial for this role.

Control Risks values the development of its Associate Consultants by offering opportunities to engage in diverse business intelligence projects and participate in client meetings, networking initiatives, and brand awareness activities. The firm also encourages continuous improvement and innovation, where your ideas for enhancing methodologies are greatly appreciated. Furthermore, the hybrid working arrangements support a work-life balance while fostering collaborative teamwork.

For the Associate Consultant - Business Intelligence position at Control Risks, fluency in English is essential, alongside proficiency in either Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian. This language skill set will be crucial for effective communication and collaborating with clients across the Nordics and the UK, allowing you to interpret and report on intelligence accurately.

The Associate Consultant - Business Intelligence at Control Risks will engage in a variety of projects such as due diligence, strategic intelligence analysis, ESG due diligence, market entry studies, asset identification, and providing support for litigation-related inquiries. Each project will further develop your investigative and analytical skills while benefiting our clients' intelligence needs.

When answering this question, focus on specific incidents where you successfully conducted investigations. Mention the methodologies you utilized, such as OSINT research techniques, and provide examples of findings that had a significant impact on business decisions. Highlight your role in the project, your collaboration with team members, and how you communicated findings to clients effectively.

Share a systematic approach to evaluating information. This could include assessing the credibility of sources, cross-checking data from multiple channels, and utilizing specific research databases. Illustrate your analytical thinking process and your commitment to ensuring accuracy and compliance in your findings.

Discuss your time management and prioritization techniques, such as using project management tools or creating detailed schedules. Provide examples of instances where you successfully balanced multiple projects and how effective communication with your team and clients played a role in meeting deadlines.

For this question, demonstrate your knowledge of current economic trends, regulations, or challenges affecting businesses in the region. Provide examples that showcase your understanding of important factors such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, or industry-specific issues, further underlining your analytical skills.

Detail a specific project where your research and data analysis influenced a key decision. Explain the context, the data you gathered, how you interpreted it, and the outcome that resulted from your recommendations. Focus on your role in the project and the importance of your insights.

Describe your process for maintaining client satisfaction, which may include regular check-ins, gathering feedback, and adjusting project scopes as needed. Provide examples of how you have effectively tailored solutions to meet client expectations while maintaining project objectives.

Discuss the various tools and sources you leverage for due diligence projects, such as databases, public filings, and social media platforms. Highlight your proficiency in utilizing these resources to gather comprehensive information and how you ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Articulate your strategies for business development, such as networking at industry events, leveraging existing relationships, and proposing additional services to current clients. Provide examples of proactive steps you've taken in past roles to identify new opportunities for engagement.

Share your experience working collaboratively on significant projects. Discuss your role within the team, how you supported your colleagues, and the overall impact of your collective efforts on project success. Emphasize the importance of teamwork in achieving shared objectives.

Reflect on current trends affecting business intelligence, such as data privacy regulations or information overload. Share your insights on how these challenges can be met, potentially referencing innovation, technology, or changing methodologies as part of the solution.