APAC Financial Due Diligence Researcher

Control Risks Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Risks Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Services Researcher to produce high-quality enhanced due diligence reports for financial services clients in the Asia Pacific region. The role involves in-depth public records research, discreet interviews, and drafting analytical reports to support major banking transactions.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, fluency in Mandarin and English, and strong open-source research skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree or equivalent required.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience writing and editing research reports.
• Strong open-source research skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of APAC socio-political landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct public records research and discreet interviews to gather intelligence surrounding companies and individuals
• Conduct research into specific topics and issues and draft summaries and findings in situations with contentious issues
• Produce high-quality research reports for financial institution clients
• Assist in the proposal process, conduct scoping research, and communicate with clients to understand requirements
• Directly communicate with clients to clarify project scope, answer questions, and suggest additional research avenues
• Assist managers in developing and expanding the pool of research resources and subcontractors in the region
• Liaise with vendors/subcontractors to ensure high-quality work adhering to delivery standards
• Engage with colleagues across Control Risks to address client queries
• Interact regularly with SDP team members to provide support and feedback on work

Skills

Mandarin language proficiency

Research & writing

Open source research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Control Risks Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Services Researcher to produce high-quality enhanced due diligence reports for financial services clients in the Asia Pacific region. The role involves in-depth public records research, discreet interviews, and drafting analytical reports to support major banking transactions.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, fluency in Mandarin and English, and strong open-source research skills.