The Research Manager is responsible for the quality of VANTAGE work. S/he will be responsible for a team to ensure they produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well\-written reports which help our Clients protect their integrity and reputation. S/he will engage with Clients throughout the project cycle, from scoping to post\-delivery project assessment. S/he will support the Associate Director in training managing internal and external resources in order to complete VANTAGE projects in a timely and effective manner. She will also support the Associate Director with the strategy to grow the wider team organically and maintain optimal project margins. **This role requires you to be in the Mexico City office at least 3 days a week.** **Please submit an English CV for this application.** ### **Tasks \& Responsibilities** **People Management** * Manage a team of researchers, senior researchers and team leads * Define, for each team member, objectives and responsibilities in line with the practice goals * Conduct performance reviews * Ensure well\-being and professional development of staff * Support the Associate Director in recruiting new researchers **Project management of third\-party due diligence** * Ensure VANTAGE work is properly scoped, allocated to researchers, tracked and ultimately delivered on time and within budget * Communicate directly with clients in order to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of research * Review and approve (content and editorial) VANTAGE work, ensuring projects are of high quality and meet Clients’ specifications * Liaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to our global delivery standards * Engage with colleagues across Control Risks to address client queries **Regional research initiatives** * Interact regularly with other Managers and the Quality Assurance team to provide support and feedback on VANTAGE work * Participate in discussions with other Managers, Client Services and Product teams to provide insight on potential service/product improvement **Requirements** Essential * Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent experience) * Full fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish languages is essential * Experience in writing, researching and reviewing/editing due diligence reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in English * Experience in coaching and supervising team members * Experience in managing projects, especially where the project team is spread across several locations * Strong knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives and other OSINT research tools * Experience influencing people across an organization, especially without direct reporting lines * Proven ability to meet project deadlines Preferred * Knowledge of other languages (particularly Portuguese and French) and the socio\-political environment in the AMER region is an advantage * Qualifications specific to financial crime or compliance would be an advantage * Experience in a compliance team in a financial institution or a corporate setting socio\-political environment in the AMER region is an advantage * Qualifications specific to financial crime or compliance would be an advantage **Benefits** * Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. * We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. * Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in\-person time together \- in the office and with our clients \- while continuing to support flexible and remote working. * As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process. Apply for this job