Associate, Compliance Risk and Diligence (Japanese Language)

Kroll; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate to support research and due diligence within their Compliance Practice. In this role, you will gather information to help clients onboard and manage risks associated with new clients and third parties. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with Fortune 500 clients, honing your skills through a world-class training program. If you are analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to delivering clarity in governance, risk, and transparency challenges.

Qualifications

• Native or equivalent English proficiency required.
• Strong reading and writing skills in English and Japanese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex English-language research using various sources.
• Write concise reports to provide clients with accurate assessments.

Skills

English reading and writing skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences

Graduate degree in social sciences

Job description

As an Associate, you will support the overall research and due diligence within our Compliance Practice, by gathering information to help Kroll’s clients onboard and manage the risks associated with new clients and third parties, ensuring we offer the right level of screening and due diligence solutions based on the risks inherent in the opportunity.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Have an analytical mind and enthusiasm for research and investigation?

Come join our thriving global team and work with Fortune 500 clients in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment!

We are committed to the continuous professional support and development of our people; hone your skills and master new ones with the support of a world-class in-house training program. Become a regional specialist, learn to lead, deepen your linguistic abilities, build technical expertise--the opportunities are endless.

The right candidate will have outstanding English reading and writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, a sense of curiosity, the ability and enthusiasm to learn quickly, and a dedication to client satisfaction. Fluency in other languages is a plus.

• Conduct increasingly complex English-language research using public record databases, commercial and proprietary databases, media sources, and the Internet.
• Analyze and synthesize relevant research findings.
• Write well-structured, concise, logical, and objective reports to provide clients with an accurate assessment of the findings.
• Manage multiple assignments from start to finish in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Native or equivalent English language proficiency in reading comprehension.
• Extremely strong reading and writing skills in English and Japanese, ability to quickly and effectively summarize information from multiple sources into a concise analytical assessment.
• Ability to conduct online research using various primary and secondary sources.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to understand, accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Responsible for managing and prioritizing several projects or assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Undergraduate or graduate degrees, especially in the social sciences, are preferred but not required.
• Organizational and time management competencies.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Interest and understanding of current events, international affairs, financial regulations, and economics and/or finance.
• 1-2 years of professional experience (including internships).
• Proficiency in other Asian languages such as Thai/Vietnamese/Chinese/Korean/Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage but not a pre-requisite.

In order to be considered for a position at Kroll, you must formally apply via careers.Kroll.jobs.

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