Analyst (French speaking)

Location: Cluj or Bucharest, Romania

Our Analysts are the foundation of our business. They are adept at turning complex situations, risks and issues into insight and clarity. Our Analysts are problem solvers, thinkers and highly adaptable at navigating difficult challenges.

We are seeking an analyst to join our expanding Romania team. The Analyst will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis and producing high quality reports for our clients. They will be goal-orientated and meet deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards. The Analyst will be self-motivated and eager to develop and learn. The successful candidate will want to play a part in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Aperio Intelligence provides an engaging and challenging workplace for our talented employees. We value our staff's diversity and offer a supportive working environment that allows for growth, measured progress, and opportunities for advancement. Our employees come from a range of backgrounds and nationalities but share a commitment to continuous learning and a drive for excellence. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

The requirements of the role are:
• Report writing

o Excellent written and verbal English is essential

o High-level comprehension of French is a must (additional proficiency in other European languages is welcome)

o Experience in enhanced due diligence, business intelligence or investigative/academic research is desirable but not essential
• Research and analysis

o A demonstrated interest in international political, social or legal matters and a good understanding of financial crime concepts

o Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing and presentation skills

o The ability to research, analyse and present data and condense large amounts of complex information in an accurate, logical, and concise manner

o Close attention to detail, thoroughness, and quality

o Ability to consider and assess multiple factors and present solutions
• Project management

o Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and under pressure in a fast-paced environment

o Ability to work to budget

o Ability to follow processes and policies to maintain high quality standards

o MS Office proficiency

The candidate will:

o Demonstrate inquisitiveness, lateral thinking and clear reasoning

o Be a highly adaptable team player with the ability to use their initiative

o Have a continuous development mindset, seek feedback, and enjoy challenges

o Be proactive and have solid problem-solving and multi-tasking skills

o Have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships

o Have the highest integrity and ethics

The successful candidate must have permission to work in Romania by the start of their employment.

Aperio Intelligence offers a highly competitive package which includes hybrid-working, discretionary performance bonus, and sports and medical subscriptions. The Analyst may be required to travel from time to time.

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your curriculum vitae and a covering letter setting out why you are suitable and your motivations to [email protected]. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process.

About Aperio Intelligence

Aperio Intelligence is an independent corporate intelligence and financial crime advisory firm based in London with offices in France, Romania and Malaysia. Founded in 2014, we are a fast-growing and dynamic team providing specialist due diligence, research and investigation services to support our clients in managing complex risks in their most challenging jurisdictions. Our clients include major banks and financial institutions, large multinationals, law firms and energy and healthcare companies. At Aperio we anticipate and identify potential risk and compliance issues. We call this decisive intelligence. We help our clients be prepared and plan early for long-term success - particularly in countries where the environment is opaque. Our multidisciplinary and multilingual team has vast expertise in identifying financial crime risks and we produce thought leadership on the issue through our monthly Financial Crime Digest.