Research Associate

Exiger’s Diligence team in APAC is seeking highly motivated and inquisitive individuals to join us in making the world a safer place to do business. We are looking for resourceful, driven professionals with a mix of due diligence expertise and customer service abilities to be based in Exiger’s Singapore office, where we deliver top-notch due diligence product to our clients in APAC. In this position, professionals will develop hands-on skills on due diligence research and extensive knowledge on the full suite of Exiger’s product offerings, and assist in the daily client success processes.

This is a unique opportunity, as part of an exceptional team and fast-growing company, to make an impact and to achieve broader leadership responsibilities and career trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive primary and secondary research using a variety of open-source web-based tools
• Identification of pertinent information and development of useful insights into the subject
• Write clear, concise, and thorough reports for clients
• Learn to own cases from start to finish with review of cases by senior researchers
• Assist with research, writing, and editing of large and complex cases
• Commitment to integrity and thoroughness of research
• Assist with case administration and team organization
• Collaborate with colleagues in APAC and other locations of the global Exiger Diligence team

Knowledge & Skills

• Professional fluency/proficiency in English
• Professional fluency/proficiency in Chinese
• Excellent writing skills
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Superior comprehension and analytical abilities
• Excellent logical thinking
• Ability to work in fast-paced and self-driven environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize several projects and assignments simultaneously
• Organizational and time management competency required
• Basic knowledge of legal system and politics in Asian countries such as China, Malaysia, Singapore, or Indonesia, in order to understand political exposure/connections
• Interest and understanding of current events, international affairs, financial regulations, economics and/or finance
• Professional fluency/proficiency in a second Asian language a plus

Professional Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree required
• We strongly value your experience in the due diligence industry or the client service space