What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Research Analyst (Intern) position at Risk Advisory Group?
Risk Advisory was founded with the goal of creating a truly professional risk management consultancy.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
This goal is perpetual – we are completely committed to the highest ethical standards. That takes intelligence, expertise and determination – but it also takes energy and momentum – something we promise you if we work together.
We are proud of the business we have created and the long-lasting relationships we’ve built with our clients.
About the role
Risk Advisory’s Business Intelligence & Investigations unit is looking to hire a junior research analyst for its Washington, DC-based team. This is a paid, temporary, and part-time position. The ideal candidate will :
- be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a focus on analytical research;
- have recently obtained a university degree and be looking for an opportunity to gain job experience in our industry; or
- have at least six months of work experience, either in investigations or a related sector such as journalism, political risk, or academia.
The position requires working from our offices and hours can be flexible to support your studies.
We conduct investigative work around the world, so in addition to near native-level spoken and written English, we are looking for candidates who can offer fluency in one or more other languages. Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, French, and Mandarin Chinese are all of particular interest, but we welcome other languages too.
As an entry-level position, the key focus for an Intern is to learn to conduct thorough, high-quality research and to be able to convey findings to colleagues verbally and in writing. Interns are expected to demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to expanding their knowledge of the Business Intelligence field, the various types of projects we conduct and their investigative methodologies, and fostering ethical business practices including by combatting corruption, money laundering, and fraud. The Intern will work closely with a mentor who will help them meet their internship goals.
The successful candidate will be curious in their outlook, tenacious in their approach and able to multitask effectively. They will be expected to manage multiple projects, often within tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to learn about our industry are both requirements.
We will only consider applicants who have the right to work in the US.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We are committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation. We want to be the leader in our sector and understand that a diverse team enables us to deliver the best services to our equally diverse client base. To achieve our business objectives, we are committed to hiring and developing individuals from all backgrounds.
Recognising and seeking to address the lack of diversity in our sector, we particularly welcome applications from individuals who may have experienced disadvantage on the basis of their age, sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and / or belief.
If you are interested in becoming part of our team and if you are convinced that you meet our criteria, please submit your CV and covering letter by Friday, 14 November.
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