French Speaking Due Diligence Senior Analyst – Sub-Saharan Frica

Overview

S-RM RECRUITMENT :

FRENCH SPEAKING DUE DILIGENCE SENIOR ANALYST SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape Town for a French-speaking Senior Analyst that ideally has an active interest and experience conducting research in Francophone Africa. Less experienced candidates will be considered at a more junior grade depending on the relevance of their skillset.

WHO ARE WE

S-RM is a global intelligence ESG and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005 weve helped companies governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

Our Corporate Intelligence division uses the latest research and intelligence-gathering techniques to investigate how companies and individuals really do business in todays world. We work with some of the worlds most prominent organisations to help them understand partners customers assets and territories across the globe - the healthcare company a private equity firm wants to invest in; the prospective client a bank wants to onboard; the market a multinational wants to enter. We also provide specialised investigative support to law firms businesses and individuals in contentious situations such as litigation commercial disputes and internal investigations.

From our offices in London Manchester New York Washington DC Hong Kong Singapore Kuala Lumpur and Cape Town we deliver critical insights from every country across the world. Further information about each of our five Corporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website : Compliance Due Diligence Deal Advisory Disputes & Investigations ESG and Strategic Intelligence .

The Role

At S-RM no day is the same and there are incredible opportunities to learn. Were proud to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the industry. Youll have some of the brightest colleagues to support you - former journalists economists lawyers scientists and financial analysts. Collectively our people speak more than 40 languages.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Researching and writing intelligence reports on companies and individuals for due diligence and investigatory purposes including identifying and analysing issues such as bribery and corruption fraud money laundering and reputational threats;
• Providing subject matter expertise on the business political and regulatory risk environments in sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on Francophone jurisdictions;
• Conducting research in English and French as well as other relevant languages on corporate and political issues; and
• Presenting to managers and clients.

The role will be based in our Cape Town office however we have flexible working arrangements available.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a candidate who is fluent in French and has the skills and experience outlined below. That said if you dont think you meet every one of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every box; we are looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

Were 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 :

Candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.

Our Benefits

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

The role will be based at our Cape Town office . However we have flexible working arrangements available.

The Application Process

To apply for this role please submit your CV and cover letter via this LinkedIn ad. Applications which do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

The application process will include :

Applications for this position close on the 3 October 2025. We will contact you once your application has been submitted to discuss your interest in the position and intend to start the interview process during October.

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.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Compliance Management,Information Management,Proofreading,Social Intelligence,Content Quality,Factual Information,Video Packages,Conduct Interviews,Records Management,Creative Content,Editorials,News Stories,Newsgathering,Content Reviews

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

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