Due Diligence Specialist

Anthesis Esp; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthesis Esp is seeking a Due Diligence Specialist to join our Hong Kong office within the Transactions: Business Intelligence team. The role requires experience in open-source research, qualitative analysis, and delivering clear client-focused reports in English with Mandarin proficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 1–4 years in corporate intelligence or related investigations, a solid grounding in financial and legal concepts, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight

Qualifications

• Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context and business proficiency in Mandarin.
• 1–4 years post-graduate work experience in the corporate intelligence industry or related investigations.
• Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva.
• Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects from proposal stage to client delivery.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex open source and intelligence-led due diligence tasks.
• Write concise reports linking findings with in-depth contextual analysis.
• Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients.
• Prepare proposals for new business.
• Support development of a human source network in regions of expertise.
• Train new team members and proofread reports.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LexisNexis

Factiva

Job description

Due Diligence Specialist

Department: Transactions : Business Intelligence

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hong Kong

Description

Summary of Role Wallbrook (part of Anthesis Group) is seeking experienced researchers to join our top-ranked global Business Intelligence team. Successful candidates will have proven experience working in a fast-paced research environment, excellent qualitative analytical skills, and a track record of producing high quality research for use in a commercial setting. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of international and regional business and political environments – and have business proficiency in Mandarin – as well as an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, business and global markets more generally. We are looking for specialists to be based out of our offices in Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities The exact responsibilities will vary depending on the role offered. However, we broadly look for the below skills when considering applicants for all our positions:

• Manage complex open source and human intelligence-led investigative assignments (including pre-transactional integrity due diligence checks and other bespoke investigations);
• Write concise and cogent reports that weave in research findings with an in-depth contextualized analysis of key issues and other pertinent findings;
• Deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management and clients on research findings;
• Prepare proposals for new business;
• Support the development of our human source network in regions of expertise; and
• Once comfortable with our house style and research methodologies, assist in training new team members and proofreading reports.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Key Requirements Essential

• Fluency reading and writing English in a commercial context and business proficiency in Mandarin; Other languages are a bonus
• 1-4 years’ full-time post-graduate work experience in the corporate intelligence industry and/or another relevant investigative background;
• Experience using open source research tools such as LexisNexis and Factiva, as well as regional and language-specific databases and media sources;
• Ability to plan and manage multifaceted research projects from the proposal stage to delivering our work to the client;
• A working knowledge of financial, commercial and legal concepts;
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university;
• Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:
• A keen interest in international affairs and business, including in Japan, and other regions of expertise; Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• A proactive, can-do mindset and willingness to work outside job specifications when required;
• An ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work; Respond well to development feedback.