Team Lead - Due Diligence & Risk Assessment - Research

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.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary & performance-linked bonuses
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Regular team-building events and activities

If you have any queries, please feel free to reach out. Also, kindly share this opportunity with anyone in your network who may be suitable and interested.

Looking forward to contacting you soon!