Due Diligence Specialist

About Anthesis

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role

We are looking for experienced researchers to join the top‑ranked global Business Intelligence team at Wallbrook, part of Anthesis. You will have proven experience working in a fast‑paced research environment, excellent qualitative analytical skills, and a track record of producing high quality research for use in a commercial setting. You will have a strong knowledge of international and regional business and political environments, as well as an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, business and global markets more generally. We are looking for specialists to be based out of our offices in London, South Africa, Dubai and Colombia.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex open source and human intelligence‑led investigative assignments (including pre‑transactional integrity due diligence checks and other bespoke investigations);
• Write concise and cogent reports that weave in research findings with an in-depth contextualised analysis of key issues and other pertinent findings;
• Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients on research findings;
• Prepare proposals for new business;
• Support the development of our human source network in regions of expertise;
• Once comfortable with our house style and research methodologies, assist in training new team members and proofreading reports.

Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context and at least one modern language;
• 1-6 years’ full‑time post‑graduate work experience in the corporate intelligence industry and/or another relevant investigative background;
• Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva, as well as regional and language‑specific databases and media sources;
• Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects from the proposal stage to delivering our work to the client;
• A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts;
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university;
• Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:

• A keen interest in international affairs and business, including in a particular region of expertise;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• A proactive, can‑do mindset and willingness to work outside job specifications when required;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work;
• Respond well to development feedback.

Your Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company;
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team;
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients;
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SMEs who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have;
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis;
• Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills;
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry‑pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis;
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.