Associate, Compliance Risk and Diligence

Our professionals balance analytical skills, deep market insight and independence to deliver solid, defensible analysis and practical advice to our clients. As an organization, we value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that enable us to think globally. We create transparency in an opaque world, and we encourage our people to do the same. That means when you join our team, you’ll become part of a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel. If you’re ready to share your perspective with the world, then you can make a real impact here. This is the Duff & Phelps difference.

Kroll is the leading global provider of risk solutions. For more than 45 years, Kroll has helped clients make confident risk management decisions about people, assets, operations and security through a wide range of investigations, cyber security, due diligence and compliance, physical and operational security and data and information management services.  Kroll is a division of Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients in the areas of valuation, corporate finance, investigations, disputes, cyber security, compliance and regulatory matters, and other governance-related issues. We work with clients across diverse sectors, mitigating risk to assets, operations and people. With Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps since 2018, our firm has nearly 4,000 professionals in 25 countries around the world.

As an Associate, you will support the overall research and due diligence within our Compliance Practice, by gathering information to help Kroll’s clients onboard and manage the risks associated with new clients and third parties, ensure we offer the right level of screening and due diligence solutions based on the risks inherent in the opportunity.

• Data exploration - conduct in depth intelligence research by gathering various data and information verifying the credibility and quality of the information/data/sources
• Perform various searches e.g. adverse media and internet research, global compliance, watch list and sanctions
• Review and analyze extensively on information gathered
• Produce accurate, high quality written reports
• Take ownership of project and deliverables
• Assist in document management that supports analyses performed
• Coordinating research and working closely with team members in other Kroll offices
• Demonstrate excellent judgment, be commercially-focused and be driven by professional excellence and a commitment to the Kroll brand

• Undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university majoring in Economics, Finance, Journalism, International Relations/Affairs, Regional Studies, Political Science, or other related areas of study
• Extremely strong reading and writing skills in English and Chinese, ability to quickly and effectively summaries information from multiple sources into a concise analytical assessment
• Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines
• 1-3 years’ previous work experience is highly desirable
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (simplified & traditional)
• Proficiency in Thai/Vietnamese/Japanese/Korean/Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage
• Availability to work a full-time schedule with the understanding that additional hours and weekend work may be a requirement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams