Consultant - Due Diligence (Corporate Investigations)

About Vigilancia

Vigilancia is a boutique research and intelligence firm specializing in corporate investigations, business forensics, compliance oversight, and market intelligence. We support global law firms, funds, and corporates involved in M&A, joint ventures, vendor onboarding, and CXO hiring. Our small, agile team works at the intersection of strategy and investigative rigor, delivering sharp insights that protect decision-making and mitigate risk in everchanging emerging markets.

Why Vigilancia?

We operate in a fast-paced, high-trust and a small team environment where every team member contributes directly to live mandates / cases. If you're someone who thrives on ownership, takes initiative, and is genuinely curious about how companies, markets, and risks intersect—this role is for you. We’re looking for individuals who are not just looking for a job, but are genuinely interested in the craft of market research, risk consulting, and business intelligence.

What You’ll Do

Conduct industry outreach and open market inquiries with senior and mid-level professionals

Research target companies, including business models, ESG practices, management backgrounds, leadership profiles, operations, supply-chains, financial practices and third-party relationships

Draft structured, client-facing research reports for private equity and investment banking clients

Execute cold calling / open-source market enquiries to gather intelligence with minimal supervision

Support the firm’s analyst development by contributing to internal training and process refinement

Who You Are

• ️ You have an academic background in English (Hons), Journalism, Public Policy, Forensics, BBA, BCOM, MBA, PGDM (HR / Consulting) or a related discipline (Strong understanding of business risks is required)
• ️ You possess strong communication, client handling skills, business acumen, and are proficient in writing and editing with the ability to structure insights clearly and concisely
• ️ You’re detail-oriented, research-driven, and thrive in collaborative environments
• ️ You’re comfortable using Google Workspace and MS Office tools
• ️ Prior experience in freelance or academic writing is a plus
• ️ You understand the fundamentals of integrity due diligence, including evaluating reputational risks, and source-based findings into cohesive reports
• ️ You’re comfortable conducting open market primary research, analyzing stakeholder relationships, and triangulating business intelligence from multiple sources

Interested candidates are invited to share their updated resume and cover letter at humanresource_talent@vigilanciapartners.com

We also welcome applications from freelancers with relevant primary market research experience—especially in investigations. Engagements may be offered on a retainer or project-by-project basis, based on bandwidth and project alignment.

Compensation

Consultant : INR 5–6.5 LPA + performance-linked variable component

All compensation levels are aligned with current market standards and will reflect the candidate’s experience, writing proficiency, and depth of research exposure.