Associate, Investigations Diligence & Compliance (Specialist)

Kroll • New York, NY

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About The Position

Join Kroll's Global Investigations, Diligence and Compliance Specialist team and
gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of compliance consulting. As an
Associate, you’ll work on real client matters alongside experienced
investigators and consultants, building skills you can take straight back to
campus and into your career. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented
individuals to contribute as early-career team members 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. You’ll see how risk signals are
identified, validated, and translated into clear, decision‑ready insights for
clients.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex
governance, risk, and transparency challenges. You’ll be supported with
structured training, coaching, and feedback designed for interns who want to
grow fast and contribute meaningfully. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, advanced degree preferred.
• Major GPA of 3.5.
• Extremely strong research and analytical skills with a demonstrated track record.
• Writing skills, including ability to quickly and effectively summarize information from multiple sources into concise analytical assessments.
• Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience in business, law, investigations, business intelligence, investigative journalism, finance or due diligence is a plus but not required.
• Curiosity and desire to learn new skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cryptocurrency investigations preferred, not required.
• General knowledge of cryptocurrencies, blockchain platforms and crypto culture a plus.
• Experience in data analysis with Excel and/or data visualization tools preferred.
• Knowledge of coding (Python, SQL) and utilization of APIs for data mining also a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research of companies, individuals and events, by using a wide array of sources: public databases, commercial and proprietary databases, and the internet with an initial focus on due diligence.
• Identify and interview human sources to develop intelligence to supplement research.
• Plan research time and tasks to meet objectives set by the project manager.
• Master U.S. public records databases by developing an understanding of the strengths, appropriate uses and limitations of research tools and methods.
• Identify patterns and abnormalities and interpret their meaning within a context.
• Organize findings methodically to facilitate analysis and reporting.
• Verify and corroborate pertinent and noteworthy findings.
• Identify gaps and follow leads within parameters of objectives, timeframe, and budget.
• Once trained, utilize the OSINT techniques above to conduct cryptocurrency investigations using best-in-class databases, tools and techniques, including but not limited to on the blockchain research.
• Present accurate, relevant, and robust findings to clients.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

What This Job Offers

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