Job description
Control Risks, a leading specialist risk consultancy, is seeking a Senior Consultant for our Crisis and Security Consulting team, specifically focusing on the Andean Region. Our mission is to empower organisations to tackle security and crisis-related challenges through holistic risk management solutions.
The Senior Consultant will be responsible for delivering high-quality consulting services related to crisis management, security risk assessment, and business resilience for clients operating in high-risk environments across the Andean Region, including Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile. This role entails providing expert analysis, strategic guidance, and practical solutions to mitigate risks and enhance organisational preparedness.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the scoping and execution of complex consulting projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and Control Risks methodologies.
Conduct thorough risk assessments and deliver tailored crisis management plans that encapsulate best practices for organisational safety and resilience.
Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and simulations to enhance client capabilities in crisis response and security management.
Foster and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, and industry partners, to enhance Control Risks’ reputation in the region.
Contribute to business development efforts through proposal writing, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.
Stay abreast of emerging risks and trends pertinent to the Andean Region, providing clients with timely insights and recommendations.
Assume a mentor role for junior consultants and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in crisis management, security consulting, or related fields.
Proven track record in delivering consulting projects in high-risk environments, preferably within the Andean Region.
Strong understanding of local and regional security dynamics, including political, economic, and social factors affecting client operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish; proficiency in Portuguese is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously while maintaining the highest quality of service.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce concise, actionable reports and recommendations.
Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize 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, color, 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.
