Consultant - Senior Consultant Business Intelligence H/F Control Risks

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team delivering corporate intelligence across Europe, with a particular emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious and skilled in managing projects focused on investigating, evaluating, and interpreting both open-source and human intelligence within the context of due diligence and strategic corporate analysis. This is a client-facing role requiring strong critical thinking, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proven project management experience. A demonstrated interest in business transactions and corporate operations is essential. We are looking for a proactive team player who thrives under pressure and maintains a positive, solutions-oriented attitude. The successful candidate will bring a rigorous analytical mindset and a passion for uncovering insights that drive informed decision-making. Ideally this person will be based in Berlin but we will also consider applicants based in London, Paris or Copenhagen.

Investigative case management

- Manage and execute a range of business intelligence and compliance projects, including due diligence, strategic and commercial intelligence, market entry studies, problem solving investigations and stakeholder mapping exercises.

- Lead scoping conversations with existing and prospective clients as a subject matter expert. Provide insight into how deliverables can bring value to our clients, and, deliver projects aligned with the clients' requirement.

- Manage the project cycle, from initial client request to proposal drafting, acceptance, delivery and invoicing. Ensure the delivery of projects on budget, scope and deadline.

- Summarise relevant research findings in a well-organised report in English.
- Assist in the operational and commercial management of cross-regional/cross-service line engagements, acting as a key point of contact for client and internal stakeholders.
- Deliver insightful briefings to internal and external stakeholders on intelligence findings, analysis and recommended mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with our human source network and expand it by cultivating contacts in Central and Eastern Europe

Business and practice development

- Take active role in maintaining existing client relationships and develop new ones.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of complementary services across Control Risks. Where appropriate, facilitate the introduction and provision of additional Control Risks' services and integrate them into client solutions where relevant
- Support senior staff in the design and implementation of the overall business development strategy, identifying key industries, market trends and commercial opportunities.
- Serve as a thought leader, including the use cases of corporate intelligence and application to how our clients manage risk.