Corporate Finance Associate Director

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR GLOBAL PEOPLE FUNCTION ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED HR BUSINESS PARTNER TO JOIN THEM ON A 15 MONTH FTC.  We have a team of dedicated and talented professionals, taking responsibility for all “people” aspects of the business. This includes the whole employee life cycle, from attracting new joiners, on-boarding, development throughout their career, ensuring they work in a balanced and healthy way, supporting them when needed, enabling efficient and effective processes throughout, every day, for their entire journey at Baringa.  As we continue to grow organically, we need to ensure our people offerings are set up to enable the future size and shape of the business to operate effectively and efficiently, using the appropriate tools. Supporting the ever-evolving business needs and being a key player in the change management of the firm, is a core part of this role. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Be the principal HRBP for Baringa Enablement, our Corporate function, on a 15-month fixed-term contract, looking after the full breadth of the people agenda. * HRBP roles at Baringa are very broad, so there will be plenty of scope to operate across a range of people activities, including workforce planning, talent and succession, leadership capability, performance and development, employee relations, employee engagement, reward, promotions and people insights. * Develop and own the People Plan for Baringa Enablement, translating people priorities into clear actions, ensuring progress is made by engaging the right parts of the People function, such as Reward, Recruitment and L&D, as well as wider Baringa Enablement functions, to deliver joined-up outcomes. * Build trusted relationships with senior leaders in BE, providing support, advice, coaching and constructive challenge to help them deliver the people elements of their business plans and achieve positive people and business outcomes. * Work closely with the Head of BE, who is Baringa’s COO, as well as BE function leads across People, IT, Marketing, Consulting Operations, Legal and Finance. * Use people insights, data and feedback, including engagement, attrition, performance, ER and workforce planning data, to identify risks, opportunities and emerging priorities, helping to inform decision-making and people interventions across * Support organisational change and transformation activity within BE, helping function leads navigate change and manage people impacts effectively. * Support leaders and people managers across a range of people matters, including organisational effectiveness, talent, engagement, performance and development, providing pragmatic, commercial and people-focused guidance that helps teams be set up for success. * You will manage an HR Advisor who provides dedicated support to * You will work closely with our global HRBPs to support the global BE agenda across different locations, while also providing support to BE colleagues by sharing context and flexing your approach to reflect different cultures, teams and jurisdictional requirements. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Significant HR Business Partner experience, ideally gained within a professional services, consulting or partnership environment, with a track record of partnering with senior leaders to deliver business and people outcomes. * Experience operating across complex client groups or functions, with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with supporting diverse and evolving business needs. * Deep employee relations expertise, including managing complex and sensitive cases independently and providing pragmatic, risk-based advice that balances legal, commercial and people considerations. * Strong knowledge of local employment legislation and market practice, with the ability to anticipate and respond to legislative changes, shaping people approaches and influencing stakeholders accordingly. * Demonstrated ability to build credibility with Partners and senior leaders, providing strategic counsel, challenge and coaching to support effective decision-making and leadership capability. * Strong organisational effectiveness and workforce planning capability, with experience translating business priorities into people strategies and interventions that drive performance, engagement and growth. * Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to navigate complexity, challenge constructively and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. * Operates with a high degree of autonomy, sound judgement and commercial awareness, balancing local business needs with the long-term interests and values of Baringa. * Strong project and change management skills, with the ability to lead multiple strategic people initiatives simultaneously and deliver measurable outcomes. WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here [https://www.baringa.com/en/impact/awards/] to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / [https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-004-ukrpn---uk-recruitment-privacy-notice-pdf.pdf]EU Recruitment Privacy Notice [https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-005-eurpn---eu-recruitment-privacy-notice-pdf.pdf], to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com [privacy@baringa.com] For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC) [https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-007-nerpn-amer--apac-recruitment-privacy-notice-word.pdf], to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com [privacy@baringa.com] For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC) [https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-007-nerpn-amer--apac-recruitment-privacy-notice-word.pdf], to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com [privacy@baringa.com]

CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE EXPERIENCED CASE MANAGER - FORMER SOVIET UNION, LONDON S-RM is seeking an experienced Case Manager to join the Former Soviet Union team within our Corporate Intelligence division, based in our London offices.   WHO ARE WE S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges. We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, enthusiastic people who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success. But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.  We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us.   THE ROLE The successful candidate will play a leading role in the management and delivery of a range of complex corporate intelligence matters relating to the Former Soviet Union region. They will combine strong investigative expertise, project management, and client relationship skills to deliver high-quality project work for our clients.   The key areas of responsibility will be: * Manage a broad range of complex investigative engagements from initial scoping through to delivery, ensuring projects are complete to a high standard and within agreed timelines. * Analyse information from a wide range of sources to produce accurate and well supported findings.  * Conduct human source enquiries across the Former Soviet Union, consistently building the team’s regional network. * Build and maintain strong relationships with our clients, including presenting findings via verbal briefings and presentations to senior stakeholders. * Identify opportunities for additional project work and contribute to the growth if existing client relationships. * Play a key role in developing S-RM’s research capabilities, knowledge base, and professional network across the Former Soviet Union region. * Mentor and support analysts, sharing expertise and promoting high-quality investigative standards across the team. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of investigative best practice.   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 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. Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are likely to succeed in our Former Soviet Union team at S-RM.   * A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Corporate Intelligence/Strategic Intelligence industry. * Proven ability to read and research to a high-standard in Russian is required. * Proficiency in further foreign languages is also desirable. * Experience leading on complex engagements, including in-depth due diligence assignments, high-stakes investigations, and market entry analyses, with a strong focus on jurisdictions in the Former Soviet Union/Central Eastern Europe. * Deep understanding of political, economic, commercial and legal dynamics across the Former Soviet Union region. * Excellent open source research skills and confidence in conducting regional human source enquiries. * Proven ability to effectively plan, staff, and manage Corporate Intelligence projects of varying complexities within budget and timelines, as well as being accountable for the work of other team members, quality assurance, and client deliverables. * Demonstrable experience in client communication and relationship building, including request scoping, project proposals, day-to-day client management. * Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience providing clear and constructive feedback to team members.  * Experience in mentoring and managing junior colleagues, sharing best practice, and upholding quality standards. All candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment. The role will be based in our London office, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring two days per week in the office.   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: * 25 days holiday per year increasing to 30 days (+1 day for every year you worked at S-RM, up to a maximum of 5 days) in addition to bank holidays * Private medical insurance with Vitality (taxable benefit, tax is taken from monthly pay)  - access to private healthcare, as well as to a great range of various discounts and rewards * Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion services – timely access to medical advice 24/7, 365 days a year, open to you and your family members that live in the same household * Various gym discounts for you and your partner , including 50% of with Virgin Active, Pure Gym and Nuffield Health Gyms * Dental insurance with BUPA (taxable benefit, tax is taken from monthly pay)  * Life insurance – 4x annual salary * Pension – up to 7% contribution matched by the company. Contribution is taken from gross pay – tax relief is applied automatically * EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) for employees and immediate family, including counselling sessions * Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace  * Free mortgage support services * Access to online discount hub, saving on shopping, insurance, dining and more  * Seasonal flu vaccination * Eye tests and glasses reimbursement up to certain cost on an annual basis * Formalised Recognition programme  * Hybrid working and flexible working hours * Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year After successful probation period: * Season ticket loan – deducted from payroll over 12 months * Cycle to work scheme – up to £4,000 salary sacrifice deducted over 12 months  At a later stage: * Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay (after 1 year at the company on the “qualifying week” = 15 weeks before a due date) * Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay (after 1 year at the company on the “qualifying week” = 15 weeks before a due date)   The APPLICATION PROCESS To apply for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter to link: Job Application for Corporate Intelligence Experienced Case Manager - Former Soviet Union, London at S-RM [https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/srm/jobs/4933336101]