Role purpose
The aim of compliance-driven due diligence is to assess our clients’ actual or potential counterparties, looking for any issues that might pose a reputational or other risk to them.
As part of a dedicated team (VANTAGE), the compliance due diligence researcher role involves media research, working with databases, primary documents and other sources to uncover reputational and criminal issues and ultimate beneficial ownership, as well as making sense of complex corporate structures and identifying possible political and sanctions exposure.
Your main task will be to review, coordinate and report the findings of OSINT and HUMINT research concisely within short timeframes. A meticulous eye for detail is a must in this challenging, fast-paced role. The right candidate will be a team player who can maintain a positive attitude under pressure. You will be required to make sense of complex information and have a clear and crisp writing style.
Role tasks and responsibilities
Case management
Work on a range of due diligence assignments, which include corporate compliance/ABAC/ESG and financial crime/IPO/KYC projects
Conduct media and database research using complex search criteria and following a strict methodology
Liaise with in-country source networks to obtain relevant compliance-related information not available via OSINT sources.
Analyse search results within the context of the project and the country,
Distil conclusions and identify indirect connections from research findings
Rate findings based on standard or tailored risk assessment methodologies
Summarise all relevant findings in a report
When required, brief and present findings to internal colleagues
Collaborate with team members across the firm to deliver joint projects
Business and practice development
Maintain and enhance our knowledge management base, by working with other VANTAGE members providing insight on potential service/product improvement
Support in reviewing reports
Support in training researchers
Requirements
Essential
Knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives, and research in the general internet
Knowledge of the business, political, and social context of a geographical area
Native or equivalent fluency in English and Chinese
Excellence in research and writing in English and clear communication style
Communicate complex topics verbally and in writing effectively
Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks to tight deadlines
Curiosity, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Education to degree level
Preferred
Demonstrated professional experience
Fluency in an additional language
Control Risks is a unique organisation to be a part of. Our ultimate success depends on recruiting and retaining talented people and stimulating their creativity and professionalism. Through our culture and the diverse nature and backgrounds of our employees we create an organisation in which you can be yourself in and can enjoy your work. Control Risks provides real benefit to many of the world’s leading organisations, and you can expect direct responsibility early on in your role, career development and the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, innovative and inclusive environment.
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