Researcher - Corporate Due Diligence (Fluent Mandarin)
2 days ago
Role purpose
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.
As part of a dedicated team (VANTAGE), 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.
Your main task will be to review, coordinate and report the findings of OSINT and HUMINT research concisely within short timeframes. A meticulous eye for detail is a must in this challenging, fast-paced role. The right candidate will be a team player who can maintain a positive attitude under pressure. You will be required to make sense of complex information and have a clear and crisp writing style.
Role tasks and responsibilities
Case management
Work on a range of due diligence assignments, which include corporate compliance/ABAC/ESG and financial crime/IPO/KYC projects
Conduct media and database research using complex search criteria and following a strict methodology
Liaise with in-country source networks to obtain relevant compliance-related information not available via OSINT sources.
Analyse search results within the context of the project and the country,
Distil conclusions and identify indirect connections from research findings
Rate findings based on standard or tailored risk assessment methodologies
Summarise all relevant findings in a report
When required, brief and present findings to internal colleagues
Collaborate with team members across the firm to deliver joint projects
Business and practice development
Maintain and enhance our knowledge management base, by working with other VANTAGE members providing insight on potential service/product improvement
Support in reviewing reports
Support in training researchers
Essential
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 Chinese
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
Preferred
Demonstrated professional experience
Fluency in an additional language
-
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Control Risks Full timeRole purposeThe 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.As part of a dedicated team (VANTAGE), the compliance due diligence researcher role involves media research, working with databases, primary documents and other...
-
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Control Risks Full timeRole purposeThe 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.As part of a dedicated team (VANTAGE), the compliance due diligence researcher role involves media research, working with databases, primary documents and other...
-
Researcher, Third-Party Due Diligence
5 days ago
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Control Risks Full timeThe 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. As part of a dedicated team (VANTAGE), the compliance due diligence researcher role involves media research, working with databases, primary documents and other sources to...
-
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Control Risks Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per yearThe Financial Services Researcher is responsible for producing high quality enhanced due diligence reports for financial services clients. He/she will be responsible for producing clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help financial services Clients in the Asia Pacific region meet compliance and regulatory requirement. He/she will be...
-
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Control Risks Full timeThe Financial Services Researcher is responsible for producing high quality enhanced due diligence reports for financial services clients. He/she will be responsible for producing clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help financial services Clients in the Asia Pacific region meet compliance and regulatory requirement. He/she will be...
-
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Control Risks Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per yearThe Financial Services Researcher is responsible for producing high quality enhanced due diligence reports for financial services clients. He/she will be responsible for producing clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help financial services Clients in the Asia Pacific region meet compliance and regulatory requirement. He/she will be...
-
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Control Risks Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per yearThe Financial Services Researcher is responsible for producing high quality enhanced due diligence reports for financial services clients. He/she will be responsible for producing clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help financial services Clients in the Asia Pacific region meet compliance and regulatory requirement. He/she will be...
-
Customer Due Diligence Manager
7 days ago
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia AIA Malaysia Full timeFIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIAWe don't simply believe in being 'The Best'. We believe in better - because there's no limit to how far 'better' can take us.We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more...
-
Senior Manager Corporate Finance
1 week ago
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ambition Full timeA regional investment advisory firm based in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Senior Manager to join their Corporate Finance team. This Senior Manager is required to be fluent in both spoken and written Business Mandarin.DescriptionThe Senior Manager Corporate Finance is responsible for preparing materials for origination efforts as well as executing live...
-
Senior Associate, Group Due Diligence
1 week ago
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia JAC Recruitment Full timeJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Involved in due diligence operations, carry out due diligence reviews for both new and existing third-party relationships.Conduct background checks and screenings, including financial health, sanctions, adverse media, anti-bribery and corruption, and data privacy risks.Analyse risk levels, document findings, and prepare recommendations...
