Remote Risk & Due Diligence Researcher (KYC/AML)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit two experienced Business Intake Researchers for its Information Governance and risk management function. This fully remote, approximately 6-month contract role requires a strong background in corporate research, due diligence, and KYC/AML.

Candidates must reside in the U.S. and have 5+ years of relevant experience, with a bachelor’s degree.

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.

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.

Skills

Risk assessment

Due diligence

Corporate research

KYC/AML

Analytical writing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis

Bloomberg

D&B

TLO

SEC databases

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit two experienced Business Intake Researchers for its Information Governance and risk management function. This fully remote, approximately 6-month contract role requires a strong background in corporate research, due diligence, and KYC/AML.

Candidates must reside in the U.S. and have 5+ years of relevant experience, with a bachelor’s degree.