Intern, Compliance Risk and Diligence
Job ID 21007271
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Job ID 21007271
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Through a combination of in-depth subject matter expertise, global research capabilities and flexible technology tools, the Compliance Risk and Diligence practice of Kroll 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns support the overall research and due diligence process at the company. Interns will be exposed to due diligence practices used globally to mitigate the impact of fraud and corruption. We place a high value on our talent and seek candidates with a high level of conscientiousness, integrity, and professional pride.
The right candidate will have outstanding English reading and writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, a sense of curiosity, the ability and enthusiasm to learn quickly, and a dedication to client satisfaction. Fluency in other languages is a plus.
- Conduct increasingly complex English-language research using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources and the Internet
- Assist with analyzing and synthesizing relevant research findings
- Write well-structured, concise, logical and objective reports to provide clients with an accurate assessment of the findings.
- For the Spring internship, Availability to work Full time Or Part-time hours, a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Currently pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university majoring in: International Relations/Affairs, Regional Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or other related areas of study
- Native or equivalent English language proficiency in reading comprehension
- Extremely strong English-language writing skills
- Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines
- Ability to conduct online research using various primary and secondary sources
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Ability to understand, accept and apply constructive feedback
- The ability to participate in in-office events at our Toronto, Chicago, Washington DC OR Philadelphia offices is required
- Organizational and time management competencies
- Attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Interest and understanding of current events, international affairs, financial regulations, and economics and/or finance
- Fluency/proficiency in a foreign language (written and reading) is highly desired, especially in the languages of Southern / Eastern Europe and Southeast / Northeast Asia.
