The Associate Research Manager is responsible for the quality of VANTAGE work. S/he will be responsible for a team to ensure they produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help our Clients protect their integrity and reputation. S/he will engage with Clients throughout the project cycle, from scoping to post-delivery project assessment. S/he will support the Associate Director and Research manager in training managing internal and external resources in order to complete VANTAGE projects in a timely and effective manner. She will also support the Associate Director with the strategy to grow the wider team organically and maintain optimal project margins.

Responsibilities:

People Management

Manage a team of researchers, senior researchers and team leads
Define, for each team member, objectives and responsibilities in line with the practice goals
Conduct performance reviews
Ensure well-being and professional development of staff
Support the Research manager and Associate Director in recruiting new researchers





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 general delivery standards
Engage with colleagues across Control Risks to address client queries

Regional research initiatives

Interact regularly with other Managers and the Quality Assurance team to provide support and feedback on VANTAGE work
Participate in discussions with other Managers, Client Services and Product teams to provide insight on potential s

📌 Associate Research Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Control Risks
📍 Madrid