Kroll jobs - Business Intelligence and Investigations

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Kroll is a division of Duff & Phelps, a global advisor with nearly 3,500 professionals in 28 countries around the world. Our clients include publicly traded and privately held companies, law firms, government entities and investment organizations such as private equity firms and hedge funds. We also advise the world’s leading standard-setting bodies on valuation and governance best practices.

As an Associate within the Investigations & Disputes practice, you are required to support case managers to conduct in-depth investigative & intelligence due diligence research. Manage cases from start to finish, conducting extensive Internet, database, and media research (‘Desktop Research’) into companies and individuals to provide our clients with an accurate assessment of the status, legitimacy, general background, and overall reputation of a subject company and its principals.

Our Associates’ work enables our clients to make informed, strategic decisions that have a huge impact on their organisations. As a result, we place a high value on our talent and seek candidates with a high level of conscientiousness, integrity, and professional pride.

At Duff & Phelps, your work will help protect, restore and maximize value for our clients. Join us and together we’ll maximize the value of your career.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducting extensive primary and secondary web-based research

Identifying relevant information and developing useful insights into research subjects

Writing and editing of research reports for client use

Tracking progress and ensuring timely completion of cases

Contacting the client as required by supervisor

Confirming the accuracy, logic and overall quality of research reports

Take ownership of project and deliverables

Coordinating research and working closely with team members in other Kroll offices

Demonstrate excellent judgment, be commercially-focused and be driven by professional excellence and a commitment to the Kroll brand. REQUIREMENTS:

Strong academic background, preferably in the fields of Finance, Journalism, International Relations, International Business and Political Science, Law or Security Studies

Commercial experience preferably 1-3 years’ experience gained from a research-related field

Ability to communicate with a high level of fluency and clarity in both writing and speech in English and Mandarin is a must.

Proven ability to perform all methods of research, including desktop research and analysis from primary and secondary sources

Strong understanding and developed interest in Asian politics and current affairs

Excellent reports writing, analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to synthesize large volumes of information

Enthusiasm for finding “the needle in a haystack”

Flexible team player, with strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office. Ideally also proficient in investigative analysis tools
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