Analyst – Mandarin / Cantonese
Business Intelligence – Wallbrook, part of Anthesis Group
London
About this Job:
Wallbrook (part of Anthesis Group) is seeking highly motivated graduates to join our team of investigative due diligence researchers. The successful candidates will have completed (or will be studying towards) a qualitative research degree – in history, politics, languages or other similar fields – and have business proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience and interest in China and the wider Asia Pacific region.
Location: UK – London
Start date: January 2027 onwards (flexible)
Deadline for applications: 30th August 2026
Who We Are, The Role & Why Wallbrook
Wallbrook provides leading global intelligence and compliance risk services, and specialises in enhanced due diligence investigations. Our team’s regional and sectoral expertise help the world’s foremost organisations make informed, ethical decisions about the professionals and businesses they work with, the assets they acquire, and where and how they operate.
As an Analyst in our Due Diligence team, you will begin your career specialising in open-source investigative research. You will contribute to the production of due diligence reports that identify major compliance red flags associated with companies or individuals, including corruption risks, political exposure, sanctions, and other integrity-related issues.
Wallbrook is part of Anthesis Group, a global sustainability and ESG company. Anthesis provides a wide suite of sustainability solutions to clients across the world. Anthesis is a certified B-Corp – reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability and employee-friendly policies – and the company has an employee shareholder scheme, allowing Anthesis employees to share in the company’s success.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct open-source due diligence research across multiple jurisdictions, analysing a wide range of sources to identify potential compliance risks.
- Prepare clear and concise reports summarising findings related to corruption, political exposure, sanctions, and other integrity concerns.
- Work on diverse cases, shifting between different topics and geographies—for example, assessing a complex legal dispute in the US before analysing an offshore corporate structure in another jurisdiction.
- Progress over time into region-specific research aligned with your language skills and regional expertise.
- Navigate complex, cross-border risk landscapes and apply sound judgement when evaluating sources and information.
- Collaborate with senior staff on more complex projects as you develop.
- Build subject-matter expertise in regional regulatory and compliance risks.
- Contribute to training new team members once fully onboarded.
- Support business development activities where needed.
Once fully trained, analysts will expand the scope of their work – taking on more complicated projects in conjunction with senior staff; developing regional expertise in regulatory and compliance risks; training new members of staff; and taking on business development responsibilities. For exceptional candidates, our analyst role lays the foundations for career progression at Wallbrook.
Why Apply to Wallbrook
- Training: We pride ourselves on producing market-leading work. To maintain these high standards, we provide comprehensive one-to-one training. New analysts work closely with an experienced researcher over the first 4-6 months of their career to bring them up to speed and equip them with all the skills necessary to become an expert in due diligence and compliance. From then on, all senior staff actively work with new joiners to ensure that they hit the ground running, and continue to mentor analysts over the course of their career at Wallbrook.
- Career development: Having mastered our core entry level product, analysts are exposed to a range of career paths. As a fast-expanding company, we ensure that employees are given all the tools to develop professionally – whether it’s in-depth research, business development, client exposure or management. We build our company from the ground up, and many of our most senior staff started with us as analysts.
- Company culture: Wallbrook is a dynamic company with a friendly, young and energetic team that support each other on work. All members of our team work together to create an environment in which our staff are able to reach their potential. We offer competitive pay, clear career progression, and visa sponsorship to those that need it.
Key Requirements, Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Business proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese. Other languages are a bonus.
- Strong professional work ethic, with a self-starter attitude and a commitment to taking ownership of personal learning and development.
- Basic understanding of, and interest in, due diligence and compliance risks; experience within a commercial research environment is highly desirable.
- Fluent written and verbal English, suitable for use in a commercial context.
- Excellent research and writing abilities, including strong attention to detail and the capacity to identify, interpret, and summarise information from diverse sources under time pressure.
- Strong time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Additional Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated interest in international affairs and global business.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Receptiveness to feedback and willingness to learn and develop.
Your Benefits
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis.
- Competitive salary in line with experience and skills.
- Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your Birthday!
- Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.
How to Apply
We ask candidates to submit their CV and a cover letter, outlining what attracts them to due diligence and Wallbrook. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to your application process or need this job advert in a different format, just let us know and we will be happy to help.
Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to your application process, or need this job advert in a different format, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
