Remote Legal Due Diligence Researcher (KYC/AML)

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

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking a seasoned Business Intake Researcher to support its Information Governance and risk management function in a fully remote capacity. The role entails rigorous due diligence, client and matter intake support, and collaboration with attorneys across risk projects.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of risk research and a Bachelor’s degree, with proficiency in Lexis, Bloomberg, and SEC databases, plus strong analytical writing capabilities.

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.
• Bachelor's degree required.

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

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis

Bloomberg

Dun & Bradstreet

TLO

SEC databases

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking a seasoned Business Intake Researcher to support its Information Governance and risk management function in a fully remote capacity. The role entails rigorous due diligence, client and matter intake support, and collaboration with attorneys across risk projects.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of risk research and a Bachelor’s degree, with proficiency in Lexis, Bloomberg, and SEC databases, plus strong analytical writing capabilities.