Remote Risk & Due Diligence Researcher (KYC/AML)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Candidates must reside in the United States, with a focus on the specified states, and will support attorneys and stakeholders with due diligence for

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

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis

Bloomberg

Dun & Bradstreet

TLO

SEC databases

Job description

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

Candidates must reside in the United States, with a focus on the specified states, and will support attorneys and stakeholders with due diligence for