Remote KYC & AML Due Diligence Researcher

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Federal & state leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a leading law firm to hire a Business Intake Researcher to support its Information Governance and risk management function. The role is fully remote for US residents, with typical hours around 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and a six-month duration with potential for permanent conversion.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in risk assessment or corporate research, strong writing and analytical skills, and familiarity with KYC/AML concepts, SEC filings, and research

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience conducting risk assessment, investigative due diligence, corporate research, or similar analytical research.
• Experience using research platforms and public-record resources such as Lexis, Bloomberg, Dun & Bradstreet, TLO, SEC databases, or comparable tools.
• Working knowledge of KYC/AML concepts and due diligence practices.
• Ability to interpret financial information and review SEC filings.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive requests.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with legal conflicts, business intake, or professional-services risk management is a plus.
• Familiarity with Intapp or similar intake/conflicts technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on prospective clients, companies, and related entities to identify potential business and risk concerns
• Review corporate backgrounds, financial information, litigation and regulatory history, SEC filings, public records, and current news
• Analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, concise research findings
• Support attorneys and internal stakeholders with due diligence related to new clients and matters
• Assist with research involving potential lateral hires, business combinations, and other special risk-related projects
• Partner with conflicts and business intake teams as needed to identify potential issues during the intake process
• Support additional Information Governance and risk management initiatives

Skills

Risk assessment

Due diligence

Corporate research

KYC/AML concepts

Financial analysis

Research writing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis

Bloomberg

Dun & Bradstreet

TLO

SEC databases

Intapp

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a leading law firm to hire a Business Intake Researcher to support its Information Governance and risk management function. The role is fully remote for US residents, with typical hours around 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and a six-month duration with potential for permanent conversion.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in risk assessment or corporate research, strong writing and analytical skills, and familiarity with KYC/AML concepts, SEC filings, and research