Associate Director, Business Intelligence and Political Risk, Ukraine

Role Purpose This role will play a prominent part in our political risk consulting, due diligence, government affairs, and strategic advisory services in Ukraine, closely collaborating with our established Kyiv-based team and senior stakeholders within Control Risks. Although the position will be permanently based in Kyiv, the candidate will initially be located in London, Berlin, or Frankfurt, with the intention of relocating to Kyiv later. Tasks and Responsibilities Analysis and Understanding of Ukrainian Politics and Economics The role involves overseeing our client monitoring and analysis in the areas of Ukraine's domestic politics, economics and security, foreign policy and geopolitics, as well as the evolution of Ukraine’s political economy, regulatory framework, and the roles of various institutions and decision makers. The candidate will strive to continuously enhance the depth and relevance of our analysis for clients from different sectors. Research and Investigative Capabilities The role involves infrastucture improvement for research and investigation processes for our Ukrainian clients; this includes the availability and integrity of public records, the accuracy and value of different media outlets, and the appropriate use of contact networks and discreet inquiries within and beyond Ukraine. These research techniques will complement the country’s politics and economics analysis, enabling us to better advise clients on reputation due diligence best practices (financial crime and ESG factors included), the decision-making processes of the Ukrainian government and external parties especially with regard to reconstruction efforts, and other long-term research and strategy projects mandated by our clients. Government Affairs and Strategic Advisory This role will provide our clients with analysis of Ukraine's decision-making processes on economic policy, trade, investment, and reconstruction. The aim is to provide advice on how best to engage with the Ukrainian public and private sectors. Business Development The selected candidate for this role will collaborate with other senior stakeholders at Control Risks to strategically position the company in order to correctly advise clients on their strategy and risk management in Ukraine. This includes involvement in events and conferences; thought leadership publishing and media engagement; and active collaborations with organizations invested in Ukraine on their priorities and requirements. Risk and Compliance This role will involve collaboration with other senior stakeholders at Control Risks to manage a variety of risk and compliance issues affecting Control Risks and our clients in Ukraine. This includes grappling with our regulatory obligations in Ukraine and other countries, as well as ensuring the security of our colleagues and clients. Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary Ukrainian politics and economics
• Experience in a professional services, consulting or advisory capacity in Ukraine
• An established network of professional contacts in Ukraine and other countries relevant to this position
• Full fluency in English and Ukrainian

The Career Framework Level for this role is Band D. The application closing date for Control Risk employees is November 10, 2023. Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that is outlined in the full job offer
• We operate a global discretionary bonus scheme that incentivises and rewards individuals based on the company and individual performance
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements wherever possible, emphasizing the value of in-person time - both in the office with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working
• We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are fully committed to providing equal treatment and preventing discrimination for all candidates during our recruitment process