Chinese-Speaking Research Analyst

CHINESE-SPEAKING RESEARCH ANALYST, KUALA LUMPUR 

WHO ARE WE

S-RM is a corporate intelligence and risk consulting firm that works with leading businesses, government agencies, financial services and law firms worldwide. As an APAC-focused Due Diligence Analyst, you will be part of our Enhanced Due Diligence team, helping banks, large corporates, and government agencies that run citizenship and residency-by-investment programmes, understand and manage their exposure to money laundering and corruption concerns, meet legal and regulatory requirements, and safeguard their commercial reputations.

THE ROLE

At S-RM, we’re proud to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the industry. You’ll have some of the brightest colleagues to support you - former journalists, economists, lawyers, financial analysts, scientists, military and intelligence professionals. Collectively, our people speak more than 40 languages.

Working as a part of an experienced team, you will research, analyse and write up complex, and sometimes controversial, media and human source insight to aid our clients in making impactful decisions at the investor onboarding stage.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business. In this role, you are likely to take on the following tasks on a day-to-day basis:

• Researching and writing English-language compliance and intelligence reports on companies and individuals for due diligence and investigatory purposes;
• Providing subject matter expertise on the political, regulatory and corporate risk environments in major economies in the APAC region, with a focus on China;
• Conducting research in Chinese; and
• Presenting to managers and clients.
   

The role will be based at our Kuala Lumpur office. However, we have flexible working arrangements available.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as a Due Diligence Analyst at S-RM.
That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We’re looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, this person will have some or all of these skills:
Excellent research and investigative skills;

• Professional working proficiency (i.e. ability to read and research) in Chinese is essential. Professional working proficiency in Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, or Burmese is desirable but not essential;
• As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree. Relevant degrees may include but are not limited to: economics, international relations, law, finance, political science, or similar; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in the corporate intelligence, due diligence, or investigations sector is highly desirable.

All candidates must have permission to work in Malaysia by the start of their employment.

OUR BENEFITS

We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and supportto help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 20 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 25 days in total);
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours;
• EPF (Employees Provident Fund with a contribution rate of 12% employer & 11% employee;
• Life Insurance 4X annual salary.
• Parental Support:
• Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
• Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
• Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.
• Various Health and Medical Benefits including:
• Private dental and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter tailored to this job description, outlining why you think you are a great fit for the Due Diligence Analyst role, our team and S-RM, through this ad directly: Job Application for Chinese-Speaking Research Analyst at S-RM

The application process will include:

1. A preliminary call, which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role.
2. A written research and assessment task. This will assess your analytical and writing skills and give you a better sense of the work we do.
3. First Interview – a remotely run skills focussed interview.
4. Second interview - a remotely run skills focussed interview.

We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.