Our Associates play an important role in managing and developing junior analysts, driving continuous improvement in our research and analysis processes and leading case and client management. They support our leaders in business strategy, goals and plans and contribute to the continued growth of the business. We are seeking candidates with experience in enhanced due diligence, business intelligence, investigative research, market research or a related industry to join our expanding Iberia and Latin America team in London. The successful candidate will be looking for the next challenge in their career and will have the opportunity to shape ideas, drive improvement, learn and contribute towards a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Aperio Intelligence provides an engaging and challenging workplace for our talented employees. We value our staff’s diversity and offer a supportive working environment that allows for growth, measured progress, and opportunities for advancement. Our employees come from a range of backgrounds and nationalities but share a commitment to continuous learning and a drive for excellence. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds. The requirements of the role are: Team management Leading, managing and developing junior analysts Project management Case management, including drafting proposals, managing adherence to procedures and processes, allocation, quality and delivery Organisational and multi-tasking skills in prioritising team resources and projects efficiently within timeframes and budgets Time management skills. Able to work effectively and calmly under tight deadlines and under pressure Report writing Fluency in written and verbal English Ability to read and analyse complex texts in Spanish, Portuguese or both is essential (other languages are also welcome) Excellent communication skills Proven track record of writing public record research and human source reports to a high standard Strong application of open-source information, research techniques, sources and databases, including familiarity with litigation, sanctions, and compliance databases etc. Editorial and presentation skills Client management and networking Client management skills including managing expectations, negotiation, handling client communication and briefing clients Ability to create networks and build relationships both internally and externally including attending industry events Research and analysis A firm understanding of financial crime concepts and regional knowledge of and a passion for the region Track record of research, analysis and presentation of data An ability to condense large amounts of complex information in an accurate, logical and concise manner Ability to meet client requirements, identify gaps and ensure quality standards are met through critical and lateral thinking MS Office proficiency The candidate will: Have a continuous development mindset and pursue learning and improvement for themselves and their team members Be familiar and adept at remote managing, working with a diverse team, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in motivating their team members and others Be solutions orientated and be adaptable, flexible, independent and innovative in problem solving Have good business acumen and Maintain the highest integrity and ethics. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment. Note that we will not be able to sponsor work visas. Aperio Intelligence offers a highly competitive package including hybrid-working, discretionary performance bonus and medical insurance. The Associate may be required to travel from time-to-time. Please complete the application form and upload. Instructions on how to fill the form can be found here: PDF instructions (PHR).pdf Due to the large number of applications, only successful applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process. About Aperio Intelligence Aperio Intelligence is an independent corporate intelligence and financial crime advisory firm based in London with offices in France, Malaysia, and Romania. Founded in 2014, we are a fast-growing and dynamic team providing specialist due diligence, research and investigation services to support our clients in managing complex risks in challenging jurisdictions. Our clients include major banks and financial institutions, large multinationals, law firms and energy and healthcare companies. We provide significant value to our clients by helping them understand potential risks to enable them to make informed decisions, particularly in relation to countries where the environment is opaque. Our multidisciplinary and multilingual team has significant expertise in identifying financial crime risks and we produce thought leadership on the issue through our monthly publication, the Financial Crime Digest.