Senior Analyst / Associate - Disputes (Arabic / Mandarin speaker)

Department: Transactions : Business Intelligence

Location: UK - London

Description

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

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

Wallbrook is seeking an Arabic and / or Mandarin speaking researcher to join our asset tracing and litigation support team in London. Wallbrook works on complex cross-border disputes and investigative assignments for blue chip clients. You will be encouraged to become a subject matter expert and grow your own reputation in the field, focusing on disputes, asset tracing and recovery. You will also have the opportunity to support the wider Wallbrook team on a range of investigative matters.

You should have 1-4 years of full-time post-graduate experience in the investigative or corporate intelligence sectors, though applicants with a professional background in the law, investigative journalism, and due diligence sectors should also apply, provided they demonstrate a keen interest and knowledge of our practice area.

You should have proven experience working in a fast-paced research environment, excellent qualitative analytical skills, and a proven record of producing high quality research pieces for use in a commercial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex research assignments to identify and analyse information, and establish facts, sometimes working alone, sometimes supporting other team members;

Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:

• A keen interest in disputes (litigation / arbitration), business and international affairs;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• A proactive, problem-solving and 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, and be flexible to occasionally work outside normal business hours; and
• Respond well to development feedback.
  
  

Experience of conducting field research, debriefing witnesses and conducting document reviews, and of using visual mapping tools such as i2 Analyst’s Notebook, would be an advantage.

Benefits

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 SME’s 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, experience and skills
• Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your Birthday!
• 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.