Corporate Intelligence & Risk Consultant

Overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive investigative research using open-source intelligence and proprietary databases to identify potential organizational risks.
• Develop detailed psychological profiles of key stakeholders to assess leadership suitability and behavioral vulnerabilities.
• Produce high-level risk assessment reports that evaluate the political and economic stability of new market entries.
• Interview subject matter experts and confidential sources to gather ground-level intelligence on specific corporate actors.
• Advise executive leadership on the ethical implications and potential reputational fallout of proposed strategic initiatives.
• Monitor global regulatory changes and geopolitical shifts to update organizational risk mitigation strategies.
• Present findings to legal and compliance teams to support litigation or internal investigations into corporate misconduct.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in international relations, forensic psychology, criminology, or a related field is mandatory.
• Five to ten years of experience in corporate investigations, intelligence analysis, or high-level risk management is typically required.
• Proficiency in advanced open-source intelligence techniques and the use of investigative research tools is essential.
• Exceptional written communication skills for producing precise, evidence-based intelligence reports are necessary.
• A demonstrated ability to interpret complex legal and financial documents is a core requirement for the role.

Nice to have

• A master's degree or professional certification such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is highly advantageous.
• Fluency in a second or third language allows for more effective global investigations and source development.
• Experience working within a government intelligence agency or national security department provides a competitive edge.

Work environment

• The role is often conducted in a hybrid model involving both focused office-based research and on-site fieldwork.
• International travel is frequently required to conduct interviews and assess local conditions in emerging markets.
• Standard working hours are common, though significant overtime is expected during active investigations or transaction deadlines.
• The culture is typically characterized by a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and intellectual rigor.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation often includes a performance-based bonus linked to the complexity and volume of successfully managed cases.
• Career progression typically leads from Associate to Senior Consultant, Director, and eventually Partner within a firm.
• Professionals often transition into high-level Chief Risk Officer or Chief Security Officer roles within the private sector.
• Ongoing training in emerging digital forensic tools and data privacy regulations is standard for professional development.