Associate, Investigations Diligence and Compliance (Core)

Kroll • Washington, DC

1d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Join Kroll's Global Investigations, Diligence and Compliance Core team and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of compliance consulting. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to contribute as new joiners here at Kroll. Through a combination of expertise, global research capabilities and flexible technology tools, the Investigations, Diligence and Compliance Core practice of Kroll helps clients take a risk-based approach toward meeting obligations or remediating failures regarding anti-bribery, anti-corruption and related regulatory mandates. These include pre-transactional intelligence; vendor, supplier and distributor due diligence; vendor screening and monitoring; country/industry risk; and bespoke inquiries. At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

Requirements

• Completed undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university majoring in: International Relations/Affairs, Regional Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or other related areas of study
• Native or equivalent English language proficiency in reading comprehension;
• Extremely strong reading and writing skills in English, ability to quickly and effectively summaries information from multiple sources into a concise analytical assessment;
• Proficiency and reading comprehension in at least one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, or Turkish;
• 1-2 years of professional experience (including internships);
• Undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university majoring in: International Relations/Affairs, Regional Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Law or other related areas of study;
• Ability to conduct online research using various primary and secondary sources;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback;
• Ability to manage and prioritize several projects or assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines;
• Customer-service orientation with a dedication to quality and a strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Organizational and time management competencies;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Intellectually curious and adept at navigating ambiguity;
• Interest and understanding of current events, international affairs, financial regulations and economics and/or finance;
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of current events, international affairs, economics and social risk issues;
• Basic knowledge of litigation, regulatory, sanctions and corporate organization / structure terminology and concepts;
• Experience working with diverse teams or in international environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct increasingly complex English- and foreign-language research using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources and the Internet.
• Analyze and synthesize relevant research findings.
• Write well-structured, concise, logical and objective reports to provide clients with an accurate assessment of the findings. Most reports are written in English.
• Manage multiple assignments from start to finish, conducting extensive Internet, database, and media research into companies and individuals to provide our clients with an accurate assessment of the status legitimacy, general background, and overall reputation of a subject company and its principals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• 401(k) plans with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level