Associate, Investigations, Diligence & Compliance

Kroll; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll's Investigations Diligence and Compliance practice in Dubai seeks an Associate to join the Eastern Europe and Central Asia team. The role focuses on research, analysis, and drafting client reports under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates have strong academics in economics, IR, or security studies, plus experience with investigative tools and data analytics and fluency in English plus a regional language.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with analytical research and critical thinking.
• Ability to draft well-structured reports for clients.
• Fluency in English and a regional language is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out secondary research using region-focused sources.
• Analyze findings on reputational and financial risk.
• Write objective client reports and maintain project records.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Report writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Language skills

Education

Economics

Journalism

International Relations

Political Science

Security Studies

Tools

Investigative tools

Programming

Data analytics

Job description

Description

Our Investigations Diligence and Compliance practice provides firms regulators and government agencies with world class expertise in forensic investigations and intelligence due diligence and compliance solutions including managed services digital tools and technology advisory.

Krolls Investigations Diligence and Compliance practice is recruiting an associate to join our Eastern Europe and Central Asia team. The role is based in Dubai.

In the Investigations Diligence and Compliance practice an Associate is responsible for conducting research and analysis and drafting reports for clients. This role requires an imaginative and creative thinker with the ability to work to tight deadlines often balancing a significant and varied caseload.

As part of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia team a keen interest in Eastern European and Central Asian politics and business and the ability to write sophisticated narrative reports in English is essential.

Fluency in spoken and written English as well as a regional language (such as Ukrainian Polish Czech Uzbek or Kazakh) is a pre-requisite for interview. Beneficial: fluency in another regional language.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Carry out secondary research by utilizing databases internet and public domain tools focused on the region covered by the Eastern Europe and Central Asia team.

• Conduct research and analysis with a focus on areas of potential risk including reputational and financial risk.

• Manage and analyze findings from confidential on the ground sources.

• Review corporate records; contracts and other documentation and financial statements.

• Produce detailed analysis of intelligence identified through research by interpreting and distilling significant patterns themes and developments.

• Write well-structured logical and objective reports that presents research in a client-focused manner and addresses the clients central questions and concerns.

• Coordinate international cross-office projects by working closely with colleagues in other offices.

• Organize project files maintain accurate research records and record all costs incurred on projects.

• Identify own learning needs and opportunities to continuously seek to improve performance.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong academic background demonstrating a high level of proficiency in analytical research complex problem solving and critical thinking. Preferably a degree in one of the following: Economics Journalism International Relations Political Science or Security Studies

• Experience and skills in using investigative analysis tools computer programming or data analytics.

• An interest in business and commercial affairs

• Strong understanding and a developed interest in regional politics and current affairs.

• Analytical Thinker: An analytical inquisitive and logical mind with excellent attention to detail and a rigorous approach to conducting research. Enthusiasm for finding the needle in the haystack.

• Communication Skills: Strong communications skills Excellent report writing skills.

• Language Skills: Required: Fluent spoken and written English as well as fluency in a regional language such as Ukrainian PolishCzech Uzbek or Kazakh. Beneficial: fluency in another regional language.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutionsKroll. 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 youll 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.

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