Due Diligence Analyst

This position will serve as an experienced Intelligence Analyst, with a focus on Due Diligence to support our client’s Global Security Intelligence and Investigations team. This role will help provide background research into potential third-party vendors, as well as third-party persons of interest, particularly in compliance, security, reputational, financial crime among other risk areas of concerns.

• Conduct open-source media and database research using complex search criteria and following a strict methodology.
• Provide research into potential issues relating to financial crimes, compliance concerns, money laundering, and corruption.
• Build and maintain awareness of the broader context and implications of the various types of risk affecting the business (e.g., financial, legal, reputation, etc.).
• Analyze search results within the context of the project and country.
• Distil conclusions and identify indirect connections from research findings.
• Create thorough reports to be presented to client stakeholders presenting information relating to potential third- party vendors and people.

Requirements

• 3-4 years’ experience in Intelligence Analysis and Due Diligence Research
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives as well as research using general internet search engines.
• Strong breadth of experience in all aspects of DD, sanctions, ultimate beneficial owner, reputational risks, negative media.
• Extremely strong reading and writing skills in English, ability to summarize information quickly and effectively from multiple sources into a concise analytical assessment.
• Fluency in French and/or German a plus.
• Strong familiarity with the Americas region.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Ability to summarize large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner.
• Effectively communicate complex topics verbally and in writing

The base salary range for this position in California is $80000-90000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This information is provided per California SB 1162.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.