Role purpose

Associate Consultants are responsible for conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis to support complex client engagements. They will work on investigative due diligence, threat analysis, forensic investigation projects, as well as problem solving and strategic intelligence matters to support clients' M&A activity, market entry, dispute resolution efforts and others. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker and inquisitive individual with a solid understanding of Australia’s business and political environment.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Intelligence collection, research and analysis

• Conduct OSINT, social media intelligence (SOCMINT), public record research and human intelligence to produce high-quality analysis that addresses clients’ key questions.
• Research new sources of information and develop capabilities to collect and analyse information in support of consulting engagements.
• Provide guidance to Consultants on the availability and cost of public record information and advise on the optimum research approach, including social media research.

Consulting responsibilities

• Work closely with Consultants to produce high-quality, client-ready reports (typically 10-30 pages in length) that help clients to make decisions.
• Ensure that all reports are delivered according to agreed deadlines and within budget.

Marketing and business development

• Conduct research and prepare material (e.g. client or sector briefs) to support marketing and business development activities.

Essential

• Passion for OSINT, SOCMINT and internet research.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Excellent investigative research and writing skills.
• Ability to summarise, process and communicate information clearly.
• Ability to think critically and unravel complex information.
• Keen interest in political and business trends across Australia-Pacific.
• Understanding of common commercial transactions: IPOs, M&A, JVs etc.
• Familiarity with company annual reports and other company documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Experience in an OSINT, protective intelligence or analyst role in either the public or private sector, OR experience producing investigative due diligence, enhanced due diligence or reputational due diligence reports.
• Experience in conducting social media research and using related tools.
• Experience in data analysis and data visualisation solutions.
• Experience in use of corporate, media and other specialist databases.
• Experience working within professional services.

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.

Are you an influential quantitative researcher who wants to make a real difference for clients and deliver actionable insights, backed by frameworks, behavioural science and marketing? Join us and make an impact.

ABOUT TRA
TRA is an insights agency based in New Zealand, Melbourne, and Sydney. We are a diverse group of thinkers, intent on solving the complex and challenging problems our clients are facing. We combine our understanding of human behaviour with intelligent data capability to navigate uncertainty and answer the big questions.

If you're ready to put your problem-solving and analysis skills to the test, we've got an opportunity for you! We are looking for an insights superstar to join our team and help solve problems for some of Melbourne's top businesses. You'll be using your creativity to answer clients' needs, and enabling growth through your amazing quantitative research skills. This is your chance to think outside the box and create solutions that will make a real impact.

Bringing together the best of both worlds for ambitious and strategic minds, we are the largest independent and multi-AFR and ESOMAR award winning research agency.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our dynamic team in Melbourne as a quantitative Consultant or Senior Consultant and be at the forefront of innovation and impact. As a key part of our consulting team, you will be fully immersed in every aspect of the research and insight process, you will use your expertise to design, manage, and report on projects that make a real difference.

Responsible for delivering projects end to end, you will work with a diverse range of clients and to deliver meaningful insights that truly make waves.

With your excellent quantitative research skills and amazing analysis skills, you'll tackle projects like a pro. You bring solid marketing know-how, you have a knack for adding richness to stories through data curation, and you seamlessly blend complementary sources such as cultural analysis and quant insights into your work. You'll translate complex findings into impactful insights and strategies that set our clients on the path to success.

All while working alongside passionate, experienced and strategic team that will help you stretch your craft and client skills.

ABOUT YOU

• A university degree supporting your area of expertise.
• Fined tuned expertise in research, marketing, statistical analysis, psychology or social science fields.
• Working experience (between 2-5 years) in a commercial or agency environment is a must.
• Experience in leading the design and successful execution of a wide range of projects.
• Hands on experience analysing quantitative data and applying frameworks and thinking to solve marketing and other organisational problems.
• The ability to innovatively and creatively find solutions and is open to new ideas.
• And is a leader within their own work and with clients.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU?
Join an award-winning agency that values innovation and transformative thinking TRA has been awarded Gold for Campaign Asia-Pacific Market Research Agency of the Year and Silver for Independent Agency of the Year, in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

We have been recognised across the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work awards system – placing 3rd in the Media and Marketing category in last year and Professional Services category this year for the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Australasia list.

Do the best work of your life, alongside some of the greatest thinkers you’ll encounter in your career and be part of the formative TRA Melbourne team as we establish and grow our footprint. Our senior leaders will be working hands on alongside you, with opportunity to learn, grow and develop while doing incredibly valuable work.

A commitment to focused learning, with two hours set aside each week for TRA Academy, means you will be able to continually expand your knowledge, skills, and thinking. Combined with outstanding on-the-job learning experiences, you will have the support to take your career to the next level.

You’ll be working in a dynamic, new co-sharing office space at The Commons in Collingwood – inspired and connected into creative, strategic people and businesses.

We are a curious, creative, and multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering amazing work built on values of collaboration, creativity, and clarity.

You’ll be given a voice to shape the direction and thinking of TRA and how the wider world uses human understanding to create better outcomes for all.

We have regular social events, some flexibility to work from home, and a competitive salary package to underpin the experience!  

WE VALUE DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FORMS
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know from research that women or non-binary applicants don’t always apply for roles they don’t feel 100% qualified for, so we encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch. Focus on the bullet points that match your experience, not the ones that don’t.

Our job posting is the starting point for a conversation, and we’re always excited to hear from people who are interested in working with us.

If you’re curious, apply now! We’d love to hear from you

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