Researcher - Corporate Due Diligence (Fluent Mandarin)

We are looking to fill multiple headcounts in either Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or Shanghai, China.

Role purpose

The aim of compliance-driven due diligence is to assess our clients actual or potential counterparties, looking for any issues that might pose a reputational or other risk to them.

As part of a dedicated team (VANTAGE), the compliance due diligence researcher role involves media research, working with databases, primary documents and other sources to uncover reputational and criminal issues and ultimate beneficial ownership, as well as making sense of complex corporate structures and identifying possible political and sanctions exposure.

Your main task will be to review, coordinate and report the findings of OSINT and HUMINT research concisely within short timeframes. A meticulous eye for detail is a must in this challenging, fast-paced role. The right candidate will be a team player who can maintain a positive attitude under pressure. You will be required to make sense of complex information and have a clear and crisp writing style.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Case management

Work on a range of due diligence assignments, which include corporate compliance/ABAC/ESG and financial crime/IPO/KYC projects

Conduct media and database research using complex search criteria and following a strict methodology

Liaise with in-country source networks to obtain relevant compliance-related information not available via OSINT sources.

Analyse search results within the context of the project and the country,

Distil conclusions and identify indirect connections from research findings

Rate findings based on standard or tailored risk assessment methodologies

Summarise all relevant findings in a report

When required, brief and present findings to internal colleagues

Collaborate with team members across the firm to deliver joint projects

Business and practice development

Maintain and enhance our knowledge management base, by working with other VANTAGE members providing insight on potential service/product improvement

Support in reviewing reports

Support in training researchers

Requirements

Essential

Knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives, and research in the general internet

Knowledge of the business, political, and social context of a geographical area

Native or equivalent fluency in English and Chinese

Excellence in research and writing in English and clear communication style

Communicate complex topics verbally and in writing effectively

Ability to summarise large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner

Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks to tight deadlines

Curiosity, attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education to degree level

Preferred

Demonstrated professional experience

Fluency in an additional language