Multilingual Due Diligence Analyst (Corporate Intelligence)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa; hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office. Candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of employment.

Company

hirify.global is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy providing corporate intelligence, due diligence, investigations, and risk advisory services to companies, governments, private individuals, and law firms.

What you will do

• Research and write intelligence reports on companies and individuals for due diligence and investigatory purposes.
• Provide subject matter expertise on international corporate, regulatory, and political risk environments.
• Conduct research primarily in English and, where applicable, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, or other European languages.
• Present findings and analysis to managers and clients.
• Manage multiple projects, work to tight deadlines, and support work outside the standard job specification when required.

Requirements

• Excellent research and investigative skills, with demonstrable experience in research, writing, planning, and organising projects.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• At least a bachelor's degree in economics, international relations, law, finance, political science, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
• Exposure to or understanding of global corporate practices and governance.
• Clear interest in international business and political affairs.
• Understanding of different forms of corruption, bribery, and influence peddling.
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Permission to work in South Africa by the start of employment.

Nice to have

• Working proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or Turkish.
• Working proficiency in French, Italian, Russian, or another European language.
• Relevant commercial experience in corporate intelligence, law, finance, investigative journalism, energy, mining, or similar industries.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for research and investigations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible working hours.
• 23 days of annual holiday in addition to bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service up to 28 days.
• Matching pension contribution of up to 7%, with a maximum combined contribution of 14%, plus financial education.
• Parental support includes fertility treatment leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave with specified paid-leave provisions.
• Medical aid and gap cover for employees and families, Headspace access, and an employee assistance programme.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter; applications without both documents will not be considered, and language skills should be highlighted in the cover letter.
• The process includes a preliminary call, an analysis task, an interview about the task and language and technical skills, a research task, and a final interview.