Senior Analyst - SSA SAExperience Level: Senior Level | Posted Date: 2025/04/14
S-RM RECRUITMENT:
DUE DILIGENCE AND INVESTIGATION SENIOR ANALYST / ANALYST – SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA FOCUS
We have a new and exciting role available within our Corporate Intelligence division in Cape Town for a Senior Analyst or Analyst – dependent on level of relevant experience – working primarily on projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
WHO ARE WE
S-RM is a global intelligence, ESG, and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.
Our Corporate Intelligence division uses the latest research and intelligence-gathering techniques to investigate how companies and individuals really do business in today’s world. We work with some of the most prominent and sophisticated organisations to help them understand partners, customers, assets and territories across the globe - the healthcare company a private equity firm wants to invest in; the prospective client a bank wants to onboard; the market a multinational wants to enter. We also provide specialised investigative support to law firms, businesses and individuals in contentious situations such as litigation, commercial disputes and internal investigations.
From our offices in London, Manchester, New York, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Cape Town, we deliver critical insights from every country across the world. Further information about each of our five Corporate Intelligence practice areas can be found on our website: Compliance Due Diligence, Deal Advisory, Disputes & Investigations, ESG and Strategic Intelligence.
THE ROLE
At S-RM no day is the same, and there are incredible opportunities to learn. We’re proud to say our investigative training is amongst the best in the industry. You’ll have some of the brightest colleagues to support you - former journalists, economists, lawyers, scientists, and financial analysts. Collectively, our people speak more than 40 languages.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
The role will be based in our Cape Town office, however we have hybrid working arrangements available.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as a Due Diligence Analyst at S-RM.
That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.
We’re looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, this person will have some or all of these skills:
Successful candidates are also likely to show the following personal attributes:
Candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.
OUR BENEFITS
We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of:
Parental Support:
Various Health and Medical Benefits including:
The role will be based at our Cape Town office. However, we have flexible working arrangements available.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter via this LINK. Applications which do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
The application process will include:
Applications for this position close on the 30 April 2025. We will contact you once your application has been submitted to discuss your interest in the position and intend to start the interview process during May.
We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.