Due Diligence Specialist - Corporate Compliance

Bechtel Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Due Diligence Specialist to join their compliance team in London. This role focuses on supporting various compliance-related activities, particularly in anti-corruption and economic sanctions due diligence. The ideal candidate will conduct reviews of clients and business associates, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and corporate policies. With a strong emphasis on research and data analysis, you will play a crucial role in mitigating compliance risks. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions will help shape a safer and more ethical business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required.
• Previous compliance experience in due diligence with understanding of anti-corruption legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence reviews of proposed clients and business associates.
• Conduct research related to ethics and compliance regulations.
• Coordinate updates of Bechtel policies related to due diligence.

Skills

Compliance Experience

Research Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis Skills

Attention to Detail

Foreign Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Navex

TradeSphere

World Check

Interos

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Legal Compliance, the candidate will support multiple compliance-related activities across the organization. Specific areas of focus include anti-corruption and economic sanctions due diligence support, including access to SharePoint databases dedicated to compliance files, training, and investigation activities.

Additional support may be required related to antitrust, antiboycott, and export compliance regulations.

Major Responsibilities

1. Perform due diligence reviews of proposed clients, business associates (e.g., joint-venture partners and subcontractors), and representatives to evaluate adherence to ethical standards and corporate policies.
2. Conduct research related to ethics and compliance regulations, policies, and practices.
3. Update legal databases to reflect completed or approved due diligence reviews.
4. Perform Restricted Party List screening of relevant clients, associates, and representatives, and monitor status changes.
5. Coordinate and track updates of relevant Bechtel policies, procedures, and instructions related to due diligence.
6. Provide guidance and clarification on due diligence requirements to legal employees and business development personnel.
7. Evaluate compliance risk areas and communicate findings to relevant internal audiences.
8. Work with teams to mitigate ethics and compliance risks and ensure policies are followed.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Previous compliance experience in the due diligence space, with understanding of anti-corruption and sanctions legislation (U.S., U.K., and elsewhere), with potential for growth through training.
• Excellent research, organizational, and data analysis skills.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Familiarity with due diligence software tools such as Navex, TradeSphere, World Check, and Interos.
• Foreign language skills are a plus but not required.

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