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Control Risks

Control Risks is a global specialist risk consultancy that helps organizations manage political, integrity, and security risks in complex and hostile environments. With a presence in over 30 countries, the firm provides strategic advice, investigation services, and crisis management support to multinational corporations, governments, and NGOs. They operate across diverse sectors, including energy, financial services, and technology, leveraging deep local knowledge and technical expertise. In Spain, Control Risks maintains a significant hub in Madrid, serving as a strategic base for operations across Southern Europe and often supporting projects in Latin America and Africa. The Madrid office is highly international, frequently hiring professionals with multilingual skills and specialized backgrounds in intelligence, cybersecurity, and geopolitical analysis. For international hires, the company offers a sophisticated, global work environment where English is the primary business language and cross-border collaboration is the norm.

London, UKConsulting3000 employeesFounded 1975Madridwww.controlrisks.com

Company History

Control Risks was founded in 1975 as a subsidiary of insurance broker Hogg Robinson to provide advice to the Lloyd's of London insurance market. It became independent in 1982 and has since expanded into a global consultancy specializing in political, integrity, and security risk.

For International Professionals

  • Highly international environment with a strong demand for multilingual professionals (e.g., Arabic, Greek, French, and Portuguese speakers).
  • English is the primary working language for global projects, making it accessible for non-Spanish speaking international professionals.
  • Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from technical AI and software development to specialized geopolitical intelligence and security management.
  • The Madrid office acts as a key regional hub, providing opportunities for cross-border collaboration and potential international mobility.
  • Frequent recruitment for 'embedded' roles where consultants work directly within the offices of major global client organizations.

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