Due Diligence Associate (Spanish)

Ethixbase360; Penang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance firm in Malaysia is seeking a Due Diligence Associate responsible for conducting due diligence reviews and managing multiple files. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish and English, possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, and have a minimum of one year of office experience. Key tasks include database searches, reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards. The firm offers competitive compensation within a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Complete fluency in Spanish/English (writing, speaking, listening, and reading) required.
• Minimum of one year office experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Relevant research and/or large‑firm paralegal experience.
• Understanding of corporate ownership structures.

Responsibilities

• Complete due diligence reviews and manage multiple files.
• Handle correspondence with intermediaries and agents.
• Ensure compliance with FCPA and UK Bribery Act concepts.
• Perform database searches and analyze results.
• Produce high-quality professional reports timely.
• Assist with consulting and other projects when needed.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Analytical skills

Issue-spotting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Lexis Diligence

Westlaw

Job description

Job Summary

As a Due Diligence Associate you will be responsible for completing a variety of due diligence reviews, managing multiple files and handling ongoing correspondence with the intermediary/agent. You will also be expected to understand FCPA and UK Bribery Act concepts to request appropriate follow‑up on relevant issues and to evaluate the information obtained to ensure it meets product requirements. Perform database searches of key individual and company names across multiple databases, analyze the results, and send appropriate follow‑up requests to the intermediary/agent. Produce high‑quality professional reports within the anticipated cycle times and occasionally apply due diligence skills to assist with consulting and other projects. Utilize foreign language skills to provide translations in support of compliance products and projects, review compliance materials prepared in other languages, and assist other associates with files requiring their language skills.

• Responsible for completing a variety of due diligence reviews
• Manages multiple files and is responsible for ongoing correspondence with the intermediary/agent
• Responsible for understanding FCPA and UK bribery act concepts to request appropriate follow‑up on relevant issues and evaluation of the information obtained to ensure it meets product requirements.
• Must be able to perform database searches of key individual and company names across multiple databases, analyze the results and then send appropriate follow‑up requests to the intermediary/agent.
• Expected to produce high quality professional reports within the anticipated cycle times.
• Occasionally utilize their due diligence skills to assist with consulting and other projects.
• Utilize foreign language skills to provide translations in support of compliance products and projects, review compliance materials prepared in other languages and assist other associates with files requiring their language skills.

Who you are

• A holder of valid documents with permission to work in Malaysia or the Philippines.
• Complete fluency in Spanish/English (writing, speaking, listening, and reading) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, intercultural communication, political science, law, international studies, library science, languages, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year office experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Relevant research and/or large‑firm paralegal experience.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Possess strong time‑management, analytical and issue‑spotting skills.
• Multi‑task and prioritize among many different assignments.
• Understanding of corporate ownership structures.
• Familiar with Lexis Diligence and/or Westlaw.

What else do you need to know

This role sits within the Research Team, reporting directly to the Due Diligence Manager. The role will work alongside the Product Research team.

This job description does not provide all the duties and responsibilities for this role. It is expected the role holder will undertake duties as needed and directed by the manager and the company.

We provide competitive compensation and a professional atmosphere. This is a collaborative and inclusive work environment where individuals strong on aptitude and positive attitude will have opportunities to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology and talented developers in the business.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

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