Corporate Intelligence Experienced Case Manager – Sub-Saharan Africa, Cape Town
HybridCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Manage complex corporate intelligence and due diligence engagements across sub-Saharan Africa, from initial scoping through delivery. Analyze information from diverse sources to produce accurate findings and conduct human source enquiries to build the regional network. Present findings to senior stakeholders and identify opportunities for additional project work to grow client relationships. Mentor analysts and contribute to developing research capabilities and investigative best practice. Requires 5+ years in corporate intelligence, strong project management skills, and knowledge of regional political and economic dynamics. Based in Cape Town with a hybrid schedule of two days per week in the office.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Corporate Intelligence/Strategic Intelligence industry, or adjacent industries like law, finance, or investigative journalism
- Experience leading on complex engagements, including in-depth due diligence assignments, high-stakes investigations, and market entry analyses, with a strong focus on jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa
- Deep understanding of political, economic, commercial, and legal dynamics across sub-Saharan Africa
- Excellent open source research skills and confidence in conducting regional human source enquiries
- Proven ability to effectively plan, staff, and manage Corporate Intelligence/Strategic Intelligence projects of varying complexities within budget and timelines, as well as being accountable for the work of other team members, quality assurance, and client deliverables
- Demonstrable experience in client communication and relationship building, including request scoping, project proposals, day-to-day client management
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience providing clear and constructive feedback to team members
- Experience in mentoring and managing junior colleagues, sharing best practice, and upholding quality standards
- Proficiency in French, Portuguese, or other relevant regional languages
- Permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment
- The role will be based in our Cape Town office, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring two days per week in office
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in French, Portuguese, or other relevant regional languages will be to your advantage, though not essential
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