Associate, Compliance Risk and Diligence

Duff & Phelps ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

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 think globally. We create transparency in an opaque world, and we encourage our people to do the same. That means when you take your place on our team, you'll discover 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, a global advisor with nearly 3,500 professionals in 28 countries around the world. Our clients include publicly traded and privately held companies, law firms, government entities and investment organizations such as private equity firms and hedge funds. We also advise the world's leading standard-setting bodies on valuation and governance best practices. At Duff & Phelps, your work will help protect, restore and maximize value for our clients. Join us and together we'll maximize the value of your career This position is opened on September 13, 2019 and will close on October 11, 2019. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Support the overall research and due diligence process for Kroll's Risk & Compliance practice area. * Manage cases 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. * Advise our clients to make informed, strategic decisions that have a huge impact on their organizations. * Work with clients of all sizes and industries, providing a portfolio of services that includes third party screening and monitoring, reputational due diligence solutions * Use the Kroll Compliance Portal, a user-friendly web-based due diligence, governance, and compliance platform REQUIREMENTS: * A high value on our talent and seek candidates with a high level of conscientiousness, integrity, and professional pride. * Outstanding English reading and writing skills * Advanced proficiency in reading comprehension in Russian * Proficiency in Ukranian would be beneficial, but not essential * Meticulous attention to detail, a sense of curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly, and a dedication to customer satisfaction * Undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university majoring in: International Relations/Affairs, Regional Studies, Political Science, or other related areas of study required * Ability to quickly and effectively summarize information from multiple sources into concise analytical assessments * Ability to work independently * Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines * Customer-service orientation with a dedication to quality * 1-3 years of previous work experience (including internships) is highly desirable Competitive salary and performance-based bonus. In order to be considered for a position at Duff & Phelps, you must formally apply via careers.duffandphelps.jobs or find a job website. Duff & Phelps is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.