Team Lead - Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

Roles & Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of analysts to deliver thorough due diligence and risk reports.
• Provide regular training, performance feedback, and skill enhancement.
• Oversee workload distribution, ensure timely report delivery and accuracy.
• Act as the escalation point for complex cases, guiding in problem resolution.
• Continuously improve research methodologies and maintain high quality standards.

Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

• Prepare in-depth reports covering corporate records, litigation, regulatory, and bankruptcy checks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assess risk profiles of PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons), family members, and high-risk individuals globally.
• Use advanced research tools like LexisNexis, Factiva, Comply Advantage, World Check, and others for data analysis.
• Review media sources, press, court records, and credit histories for red/green flags.
• Identify risks such as money laundering, sanctions violations, fraud, and regulatory breaches.
• Conduct social media screenings across platforms to assess reputational risks or policy violations.
• Evaluate online behavior for potential extremism, substance abuse, or misconduct.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and ethical research practices.
• Enhance data sources and address inconsistencies to ensure accuracy.

Skills Required:

• 4+ years of experience in due diligence, risk research, or investigative analysis.
• At least 2 years of experience in managing or leading research teams.
• Strong command over OSINT tools and investigative frameworks.
• Excellent analytical thinking and report-writing capabilities.
• Proficient in research tools and databases like LexisNexis, Factiva, World Check, etc.
• Good communication skills-verbal and written.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in MS Office and research platforms.

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