Associate Manager, Compliance Risk and Diligence

The Associate Manager role within the Compliance Risk & Diligence practice is a position that incorporates a diverse range of responsibilities including but not limited to account and client management, project execution, and complex research assignments. The position also includes team oversight and development functions and requires conducting quality assurance reviews on reports to ensure that the products produced by the research teams are accurate, complete, and meet our clients’ needs. In addition, the Associate Manager will support the onboarding and training of new research team hires to include reviewing test cases and providing detailed, actionable feedback to trainees and associates.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Train, mentor and develop new researchers, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing actionable feedback on their development checkpoints.
• Manage multiple assignments from start to finish, conducting in-depth research in English or Arabic-language sources using extensive Internet, database, and media research techniques. Analyze research findings, synthesize relevant information, and deliver high-quality, objective reports.
• Serve as the project manager on large, strategic accounts, overseeing the lifecycle of reports from client request to delivery.
• Manage and maintain client relationships and meet client needs in a timely and satisfactory way.
• Effectively manage resources including subcontractors, ensuring protocols are followed and costs are monitored and accounted for accurately.
• Understand and comply with UK, European & US regulations relating to confidentiality and data protection.
  
  

Essential Traits

• Extremely strong English-language writing skills are required.
• Professional knowledge of economic, political, or related fields relating to the Middle East is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience training or mentoring junior staff.
• Advanced capability or fluency in reading comprehension in Arabic language is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience (including relevant internships) of researching and writing due diligence reports in English and / or Arabic.
• 1-3 years of experience managing client relationships is preferred.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university majoring in: International Relations/Affairs, Regional Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Law or other related areas of study required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly and effectively summarize information from multiple sources into concise analytical assessments.
• Ability to 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.

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