Researcher at control-risks-6

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: London, England
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 21, 2026

Description

Join Control Risks as a Confidential Crisis Response Researcher to support clients facing kidnappings, ransom, and threats. This role involves conducting daily research, loading incident data into the world's largest kidnap-for-ransom database, cleansing data for operational integrity, and contributing to research and analysis for subscriptions, consulting, and casework.

Required Skills

Research
Data Handling
International Affairs
Security
Office 365

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Previous experience with research and data/information handling
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of security dynamics in the MENA and APAC regions, and the impact on business operations
Excellent verbal and written English
Ability to carry out research in French, Spanish, or Arabic
Developed research skills
Competence in the Office 365 suite of platforms, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Ability to understand and summarise large amounts of information
Ability to work with a team and on own initiative
Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues within own remit and recognises when escalation is required
Uses creativity to think outside the box and encourages others to do the same
Applies knowledge and analysis to provide effective solutions to clients
Makes informed decisions when appropriate
Delivers on personal objectives to deliver strategic and department plans, focuses on delivery, and strives to exceed expectations
Shows drive and determination to achieve high standards
Demonstrates global awareness
Identifies and builds relationships across team and region
Embraces a changing environment, adapts well to changing demands and ambiguous situations, and adapts own behaviour accordingly
Expresses self clearly and displays sensitivity to develop constructive relationships with others