Editor

Our third-party due diligence (VANTAGE) team assess our clients' current, former or potential counterparties, looking for any issues that might pose a reputational or business risk to them, wherever they may be in the world. The work is compliance-focused and volume-driven.

The editor's role is to ensure that all written work for VANTAGE clients is timely, accurate, well written and well presented.

What you'll do:

Coordinate with Researchers, Research Supervisors and Knowledge Management team to manage due diligence work conducted under the VANTAGE programme so that multiple reports with tight deadlines can be juggled simultaneously; the ability to maintain high quality at a fast turnaround rate is key.

Edit, format and provide critical feedback where appropriate on VANTAGE reports produced by research teams. Adapt content where necessary for methodological consistency.

Reference internal knowledge management documentation to ensure that reports are written in a current standard or current client specific template

Update case tracking systems in a timely and accurate fashion

Edit and proof other types of documents (e.g. marketing material) for grammar, clarity and style as required.

Requirements

Proven experience working on multiple editorial projects simultaneously

Ability to meet high pressure deadlines

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-turnaround environment

Validated experience of operating successfully in an editorial position

Understanding of compliance issues

Education to degree level in English or media studies

Native or equivalent fluency in English and excellent written skills

Demonstrated excellence in proof reading and copy editing to house style

MS Office proficiency and ability in the use of editorial software

Knowledge of DTP/graphics packages

Experience of using content management system (CMS)

Ability to also edit in a regional language

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 continuing to support flexible and remote working.

Working with our clients, from day one our people are given direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work collaboratively on fascinating projects in a rewarding and inclusive global environment.

The Company is committed to further its diversity, inclusion and equity agenda and as an employee you have access to various business resource groups in the Company including the Company's LGBT+ network called MOSAIC, the Women's Network, and Synergy - a people network to celebrate and promote ethnic diversity at Control Risks

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Full time