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. 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.
Requirements
- 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 Arabic
- 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
- Demonstrated professional experience
- Fluency in an additional language
Benefits
- Competitively positioned compensation and benefits package
- Discretionary global bonus scheme
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible and remote working
- Direct responsibility and career development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive global environment