Turkish-Speaking Due Diligence Practitioner

TURKISH SPEAKING DUE DILIGENCE PRACTITIONER

S-RM is seeking an experienced Turkish-speaking due diligence practitioner to join the MENA team within our Corporate Intelligence division, based in our London office. We are open to candidates at Analyst, Senior Analyst or Associate level and while the role will be shaped to reflect the successful candidate's experience, this is not an entry level position. 

 

WHO ARE WE  

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

From our offices in London, 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 Corporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website.  

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

This is not an entry level position. We’re looking for the following experience and qualifications: 

• An experienced due diligence practitioner with a track record of researching and writing complex due diligence reports for M&A, private equity and investment clients, and/or investigations in support of disputes and legal proceedings; 

• High working proficiency in Turkish (a minimum requirement for this position); additional languages are welcome but not required; 

• Excellent written and spoken English; 

• Excellent research, analytical and investigative skills, with demonstrable experience in open-source and human-source intelligence gathering and analysis; 

• Demonstrable experience in planning, organising and delivering research and writing projects;  

• A clear interest in Turkish political and business affairs; and, 

• Candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment. 

 

If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria above but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nonetheless, this is not an entry level position and experience in the Corporate Intelligence industry is a requirement. 

 

THE ROLE  

As an experienced due diligence and investigations practitioner, you will be responsible for: 

• Researching, writing and reviewing high-quality intelligence reports on companies and individuals - spanning transactional due diligence, strategic intelligence and investigations - drawing on open-source (OSINT) and human-source (HUMINT) intelligence gathering; 

• Providing subject matter expertise on the political, regulatory and corporate risk environment in Türkiye; 

• Conducting research in English, Turkish and other relevant regional languages on corporate and political issues; and 

• Presenting findings and assessments to managers and clients. 

 

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, collaborative, and wants to grow with the business. The role will be based in our London office, however we have flexible working arrangements available. 

 

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:

• 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days in total);
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours;
• Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education;
• Life Insurance 4X annual salary.

Parental Support:

• Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
• Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
• Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.

Various Health and Medical Benefits including:

• Private dental and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
• Virtual GP for you and your family members that live in the same household;
• Various gym discounts for you and your partner;
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace.

 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS 

To apply for this role, please submit your application to this Job Application for Turkish-Speaking Due Diligence Practitioner at S-RM. The application process will include:

1. A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role.
2. A research and writing task. This will assess your analytical and writing skills and give you a better sense of the work we do.
3. One interview discussing the research task and your technical skills (usually with a language assessment)
4. One interview discussing your previous experience, broader competencies, and suitability for the role.

 

S-RM nurtures a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.