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Researcher (Fluent French or Portuguese): Six month Fixed Term Contract

Control Risks🌍 Remote WorldwideEstimated: $80,000 - $120,000

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This role offers a unique opportunity to delve into intelligence and investigations within sub-Saharan Africa, a dynamic and crucial region. Working for Control Risks, a globally recognized leader in security and risk consulting, provides unparalleled exposure to complex geopolitical and commercial landscapes. Ideal for a critical thinker with linguistic skills in French or Portuguese and a keen interest in business operations, this fixed-term contract is a stepping stone for impactful work in a high-stakes environment.

About the Role

Control Risks is seeking a French or Portuguese speaking Researcher to join their Intelligence and Investigations team. This is a six-month fixed-term contract position, based in either Nairobi or London.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality research to support intelligence and investigations projects, including due diligence, strategic intelligence, ESG due diligence, market entry studies, and other problem-solving investigations.
  • Support the team on business development initiatives such as pre-meeting preparatory and scoping research, subject matter briefings, and marketing material development.
  • Contribute to the production of well-written reports for a range of client intelligence requirements.
  • Support the team’s knowledge management initiatives, identifying new tools and information sources to enhance research capabilities.
  • Participate in the evaluation and interpretation of open-source and human intelligence information.

Requirements

  • Education to Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Professional fluency and strong writing abilities in English.
  • Professional fluency in French or Portuguese.
  • Demonstrable interest in global and current affairs, sub-Saharan Africa’s commercial environment, and topics related to corruption and fraud.
  • Previous exposure to intelligence and risk consulting-related research is advantageous.
  • Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.

Benefits

  • A competitively positioned compensation and benefits package.
  • Hybrid working arrangements are supported where possible, balancing in-office collaboration with flexible and remote working.
  • Equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

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Job Overview

Posted6/9/2026
CategoryFullstack Development
SourceJobsCollider

FAQ

Is this position remote?

The Researcher (Fluent French or Portuguese): Six month Fixed Term Contract role is a hybrid opportunity. The location specified is Remote Worldwide.

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The salary is not explicitly stated, but is competitive and based on experience.

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