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The Research Manager is responsible for the quality of SDP work. S/he will be responsible for a team to ensure they produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help our Clients protect their integrity and reputation. S/he will engage with Clients throughout the project cycle, from scoping to post-delivery project assessment. S/he will support the Regional Research Manager in training managing internal and external resources in order to complete projects in a timely and effective manner. She will also support the Regional Research Manager on the strategy to grow the wider team organically and maintain optimal project margins.  People Management Manage a team of Researchers, Senior researchers, Team Leads and Associate Research Managers Define, for each team member, objectives and responsibilities in line with the practice goals Conduct performance reviews Ensure well-being and professional development of staff Support the Regional Research Manager in recruiting new researchers Project management of third-party due diligence and financial crime compliance (FCC) due diligence Ensure work is properly scoped, allocated to researchers, tracked and ultimately delivered on time and within budget Assist in the proposal process, conduct scoping research, and communicate with clients to understand their requirements Manage projects of varying scale, finalize reports and organize research team in answering following up questions Communicate directly with clients in order to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of research Review and approve (content and editorial) work, ensuring projects are of high quality and meet Clients’ specifications Conduct research into specific topics and issues and draft summaries and findings in situations where contentious issues arise, either as part of a team or independently, depending on the requirement of the situation Liaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to our global delivery standards Engage with colleagues across Control Risks to address client queries Regional research initiatives Interact regularly with other Manager and the Quality Assurance team to provide support and feedback on work Participate in discussions with other Manager, Client Services and Product teams to provide insight on potential service/product improvement   Requirements Essential Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent experience) Experience in managing people, both on site and virtually Full fluency in written and spoken English is essential Experience in writing, researching and reviewing/editing due diligence reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in English Knowledge of the socio-political environment in Asia Experience in managing projects, especially where the project team is spread across several locations Strong knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives and other OSINT research tools Experience influencing people across an organization, especially without direct reporting lines Proven ability to meet project deadlines   Preferred Knowledge of other languages is an advantage; Experience in a compliance team in a financial institution or a corporate setting socio-political environment in in Asia Benefits Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while contin