Research Intern

Control Risks

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Paris, Île-de-France, France on site Until 9/8/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

The purpose of the internship program is to provide the university student with an opportunity to learn about compliance-driven due diligence and develop professional skills, gain practical knowledge, and experience working life at a global risk consultancy.

  • The successful candidate will support the dedicated team (SDP) on a range of due diligence assignments, which include:

-             corporate compliance/ABAC/ESG projects

-             financial crime/IPO/KYC projects

-             corporate and maritime screening projects

  • The successful candidate will also support the team on ad-hoc activities such as developing marketing material, prototyping new business products and AI-enabled systems.
  • As part of the team, your main tasks will include media research, working with databases, primary documents and other sources to uncover reputational and criminal issues and ultimate beneficial ownership, as well as making sense of complex corporate structures and identifying possible political and sanctions exposure.

Requirements

Essential

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
  • Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)
  • Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines
  • Conduct media and database research using complex search criteria and following a strict methodology
  • Collaborate with team members across the firm to deliver joint projects
  • Communicate complex topics verbally and in writing effectively
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks to tight deadlines
  • Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner

Preferred

  • Knowledge of the business, political and regulatory environment in France, Europe or other relevant regions.
  • Experience of using research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives, and research in the general internet

Benefits

  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
  • We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
  • Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
  • Working with our clients, from day one our people are given direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work collaboratively on fascinating projects in a rewarding and inclusive global environment.
  • The Company is committed to further its diversity, inclusion and equity agenda and as an employee you have access to various business resource groups in the Company including the Company's LGBT+ network called MOSAIC, the Women's Network, and Synergy - a people network to celebrate and promote ethnic diversity at Control Risks

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.

About this role

Summary

Support due diligence and research activities on compliance, corporate structures, and AI systems.

Job title

Research Intern

Experience level

student internship

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

consulting

Location requirements

Remote work allowed, based in Paris, France

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor or master studentfluent French and Englishresearch techniquesdatabase researchmedia researchattention to detailclear communication

Preferred skills

knowledge of French and European business environmentexperience with research databases and online registers

Specializations

compliancedue diligenceresearchcorporate structuresAI systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Paris, France

Remote City