Senior Associate - Blackpeak at ION Group

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

3-4 years of relevant industry experience preparing due diligence and business intelligence reports
Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in at least one other European or Middle Eastern language (Russian, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Turkish of particular interest)
Proficiency in investigative research and analysis of public domain sources, including familiarity with proprietary databases, media archives, corporate and court records research
Ability to convert research findings (own and other researchers’) into a client-ready report
Strong analytical skills (critical thinking, problem solving), curiosity, attention to detail, good time keeping, ability to prioritize workload and multi-task, effective communication and presentation skills (written and oral), ability to work independently and as part of a team
A good grasp of concepts such as sanctions, political exposure, financial crime, fraud, corruption, money-laundering, tax evasion, and ESG

Responsibilities

Manage a broad range of investigative research assignments, working with the client from the request to the delivery stage
Research for and prepare client-ready reports, analyzing your own and other researchers’ findings and human source enquiries to provide clients with clear conclusions and actionable intelligence
Edit and quality control reports written by other researchers, including coaching them in conducting research
Prepare competitive proposals in response to client RFPs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Due DiligenceBusiness IntelligenceInvestigative ResearchPublic Domain ResearchProprietary DatabasesCorporate Records ResearchCourt Records ResearchReport WritingSanctions AnalysisFinancial CrimeCorruptionMoney LaunderingESGCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position based in London.

What is the salary for this Senior Associate position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 3-4 years of relevant industry experience preparing due diligence and business intelligence reports, proficiency in investigative research using public domain sources and proprietary databases, fluency in English plus another European or Middle Eastern language, and strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills.

What is the company culture like at Blackpeak?

Blackpeak features a high quality and diverse team where Senior Associates support clients, coach other researchers, and work in a client-facing role.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Associate role?

A strong candidate has 3-4 years of experience in due diligence and business intelligence reports, language proficiency beyond English (especially Russian, French, German, Italian, Dutch, or Turkish), and expertise in investigative research, report writing, quality control, and knowledge of sanctions, financial crime, and ESG risks.

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$426.5MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees