Associate Manager, Investigations, Diligence and Compliance

Kroll; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Through a combination of in-depth subject matter expertise, global research capabilities and flexible technology tools, the Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice helps clients take a risk-based approach toward meeting obligations or remediating failures regarding anti-bribery, anti-corruption and related regulatory mandates. These include pre-transactional intelligence; vendor, supplier and distributor due diligence; vendor management platform; leadership/executive vetting; sanctions screening and monitoring; country/industry risk; and bespoke inquiries.

As an Associate Manager, you will oversee a team of English language focused researchers, as well as manage multiple complex research assignments from start to finish. You will perform quality reviews on reports to ensure that the products produced by your team are accurate, complete and meet our high-quality standards.

Navigating Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of researchers, providing oversight and direction in accordance with Kroll’s policies and procedures
• Coach, mentor and develop and support team members, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities
• Monitor team’s quality to ensure team members meet Kroll’s expectations for productivity, quality, and performance
• Directly supervise the team’s workflow and products, providing constructive feedback to develop the quality of their work
• Manage multiple assignments from start to finish, conducting in-depth research using extensive Internet, database, and media research techniques
• Analyze research findings, synthesize relevant information, and draft high-quality, objective reports
• Effectively manage resources including subcontractors, ensuring protocols are followed and costs are monitored and accounted for accurately
• Manage and maintain client relationships, and meet client needs in a timely and satisfactory way
• Understand and comply with UK, European & US regulations relating to confidentiality and data protection

The Ideal Candidate:

• Professional knowledge of economic, political or related fields is required
• Extremely strong English-language writing skills are required
• Advanced proficiency in additional languages preferred
• 1-2 years of experience supervising a team required
• 3-5 years of experience (including relevant internships) of researching and writing reports in English
• 1-2 years of experience managing client relationships preferred
• Undergraduate or graduate degrees, especially in the social sciences, are preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to quickly and effectively summarize information from multiple sources into concise analytical assessments
• Ability to understand, accept and apply constructive feedback
• Customer-service orientation with a dedication to quality
• Availability to work a full-time schedule with the understanding that additional hours and weekend work may be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.

You must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

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