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Researcher, Citizenship By Investment and Third-Party Due Diligence at Control Risks | Lagos, Nigeria (Remote)

Company/Recruiter: Control Risks

Published on: Nov 11, 2026
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Location

Nigeria, Lagos

Work arrangement

Remote

Compensation

Not disclosed

Employer

Control Risks

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Control Risks, a global risk consultancy, is seeking a Researcher to join their team. This role focuses on due diligence for Citizenship By Investment and third-party assessments.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Researcher, Citizenship By Investment and Third-Party Due Diligence
  • Employer: Control Risks
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Remote)
  • Field: Research and Development

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct media and database research using complex search criteria and a strict methodology.
  • Liaise with in-country source networks to gather compliance-related information not available through open-source intelligence.
  • Analyze search results within the project and country context.
  • Distill conclusions and identify indirect connections from research findings.
  • Rate findings based on standard or tailored risk assessment methodologies.
  • Summarize all relevant findings in a report.
  • Brief and present findings to internal colleagues when required.
  • Collaborate with team members across the firm to deliver joint projects.

Requirements

  • Passion for identifying and analyzing indicators of money laundering and identity fraud to determine residual risk.
  • Familiarity with the commercial, legal, media, and integrity risk landscape of regions including the former Soviet Union, South, East, and Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the MENA region.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English with the ability to write with nuance and clarity in business-appropriate Plain English.
  • Ability to communicate complex topics verbally and in writing effectively.
  • Ability to summarize large amounts of information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Education to degree level.

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