Research Team Lead

The Research Team Lead is responsible for the quality of VANTAGE work. S/he will oversee and guide Researchers to ensure they produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help our Clients protect their integrity and reputation.

S/he will also support the Research Manager/Associate Research Manager in training researchers and managing projects, leveraging internal and external resources in order to complete VANTAGE projects in a timely and effective manner. 

The successful candidatewill have a strong knowledge of open-source intelligence and public record research, experience in writing and reviewing due diligence reports, and has excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.

Project management of third-party due diligence

• Ensure VANTAGE work is properly scoped, allocated to researchers, tracked and ultimately delivered on time and within budget
• Communicate directly with clients in order to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of research
• Review and approve (content and editorial) VANTAGE work, ensuring projects are of high quality and meet Clients’ specifications
• Liaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to our global delivery standards
• Engage with colleagues in the Business Intelligence team whenever VANTAGE work requires their input and collaboration

Regional research initiatives

• Assist Research Manager/Associate Research Manager in training new researchers in the VANTAGE methodology and approach, ensuring new team members successfully complete the onboarding process
• Provide continual training and cascade updates to the VANTAGE methodology and approach
• Monitor quality of work and give feedback to researchers; motivate and guide researchers to ensure they are focused and directed effectively on operational and other aspects of the work
• Interact regularly with other Team Leads and Associate Research Managers to provide support and feedback on VANTAGE work
• Participate in discussions with other Team Leads and Associate Research Managers to provide insight on potential service/product improvement
• Support the Regional Research Manager in recruiting new researchers